Meet Alumna Jane - A Voice of Possibility | | We’re proud to share a new kind of story with you — the first in a series of intimate video reflections from GSGC alum and club members we’re planning to release. In this beautifully filmed interview, we meet Jane Mulenga, a graduate of Believe Girls Club in Livingstone, Zambia. With wisdom well beyond her years, Jane shares how mentorship helped shape her confidence, her goals, and her sense of self. It’s an honest, moving conversation about courage, growth, and what it means to be truly seen. This video marks a new chapter for GSGC storytelling — and Jane sets the tone with grace and heart. | | Club Spotlight: Believe Girls Club, Livingstone, Zambia | | |
In the heart of Livingstone, Zambia, a powerful movement is quietly transforming girls’ lives. At Believe Girls Club, mentorship is more than a program — it’s a lifeline, a compass, and a celebration of what’s possible. Led by ever-inspiring Mentors; Gloria, Racheal & Lunda, Believe Club is a safe space where girls learn to trust themselves, raise their voices, and walk boldly into their futures. From workshops on consent and confidence to open conversations about culture and dreams, this club is a radiant example of what happens when girls are seen, heard, and supported.
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"Our Girls Face So Much … you would even wonder how they are able to smile."
Mentor Racheal Musonda Ng’andu from Believe Girls Club in Livingstone, Zambia, shares a moving reflection on the everyday realities many girls face — from early marriage and teen pregnancy to gender-based violence and substance abuse.
In this short video, Racheal’s voice reminds us why mentorship matters: it creates safe spaces, offers guidance, and helps girls believe in the possibility of something more.
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“Like a Best Friend… a Guiding Angel”
We recently asked some of our club members what having a Mentor means to them — in their words, in their context.
Here’s what Anesu, from Tikobane Girls Club in Dete, Zimbabwe, had to say.
🎥 This short “POV” video, captured by our team member Jenny during a recent visit, beautifully expresses the heart of mentorship — as seen through the eyes of a girl growing within it.
| | Coming Full Circle: A Donor’s Journey Through GSGC Then and Now | | |
Nearly a decade after her first visit to GSGC clubs in Zambia and Zimbabwe, long-time supporter Lisa Wright returned — and found a movement transformed.
In this heartfelt reflection, Lisa shares the powerful changes she witnessed in both the youth and the Mentors: deeper confidence, stronger partnerships, and a growing network of support. From reconnecting with familiar faces to witnessing boys’ clubs take root, her journey reveals how mentorship is reshaping communities — one ripple at a time.
| | iTHUBA Rising: Youth Mentorship Centre Publishes First Newsletter | | |
We’re thrilled to share the first-ever edition of the iTHUBA Youth Mentorship Centre Newsletter, created by the incredible team at our GSGC Youth Mentorship Centre in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Since opening its doors in 2024, the Centre has become a hub for youth leadership, learning, and alumni support in the region. This debut newsletter features inspiring stories of transformation, key program milestones, and a glimpse into the momentum building within the iTHUBA Alumni Club. Spearheaded by Chief Editor Ratidzai Matumbura — a proud Girls Time Club alum — this edition is a powerful expression of what’s possible when young people are given space, support, and opportunity.
| | “Judgmental is My Community, Judged When I’m on My Periods” | | |
Four members of Believe Girls Club stood before their community on Menstrual Hygiene Day — and spoke truth to power through poetry. In this powerful performance, the girls confront the stigma surrounding menstruation in their community, calling out the silence and shame that make school, social life, and daily dignity so much harder for girls.
🎙️ The audience’s gasps and applause say it all — this is not just a poem. It’s a call to action.
| | Empower Youth Creativity – Become a Volunteer Judge! | | |
Passionate about inspiring young minds?
We're looking for enthusiastic volunteer judges for our 7th Annual Creative Expressions Contest 2025! Youth from Madagascar, Zambia, and Zimbabwe will showcase their incredible talents and personal journeys through art, spoken word, innovation, and performance.
Your expertise and encouragement can help shape their future! Learn how you can get involved today.
| | “When asked to read the book 'Dream Girl' by NY Times best selling author, Laura Lippman, and design the cover page, some of our mentees presented such awesome works, showing their unique interpretations. Their visual expressions bring the dream Girl to life in ways that are both inspiring and deeply personal.”
~ Mentor Sunga Mwila, Sungomukoshi Girls Club, Livingstone, Zambia | | | | |
