Education programmes often focus on enrolment, attendance and examination results. These measures matter, but they do not fully describe what helps an adolescent girl remain engaged and confident in learning.
A trusted relationship can change participation
At baseline, 62.7% of participating out-of-school girls reported that they did not have a trusted adult outside their family. HALI therefore placed mentorship alongside literacy, numeracy and life-skills support rather than treating it as an optional addition.
Building a supported learning environment
Six trained mentors and four mentor supervisors delivered 16 structured mentorship sessions during the reporting period. They provided guidance, encouraged participation, supported referrals and helped girls practise communication, decision-making, leadership and goal setting.
Early observations show stronger participation and interaction among girls who initially displayed low confidence. These observations will be tested against endline evidence before final outcome claims are made.