Empowering Girls. Transforming Communities. Securing the Future.


Our Story
In many marginalized communities in Tanzania, girls face multiple barriers—limited access to education, early marriage, poverty, and harmful cultural practices.
GEPaN was founded to break this cycle.
We place girls at the center of development by addressing their needs holistically—education, protection, health, and economic empowerment and transforming the ​environment they live through conservation and restoration.

Our Approach
We use a rights-based and community-driven approach:
  • Engage families, leaders, and institutions
  • Promote behavior change and awareness
  • Strengthen local systems for protection and support
  • Build sustainable opportunities for women and girls
Our Core Values
  • Equity & Inclusion – Every girl matters
  • Dignity & Rights – Protecting human rights always
  • Community Ownership – Solutions led by communities
  • Integrity – Transparency and accountability
  • Sustainability – Long-term impact over short-term gains
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GIPiED

GIPiED

Girls’ Improvement Program in Education Development (GIPiED) A holistic program that improves girls’ access to education and wellbeing within school environments. Key Focus Areas: School retention and performance Health and HIV/AIDS awareness Life skills and leadership development Safe learning environments 👉 We ensure girls not only go to school—but succeed and thrive.

Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP)

Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP)

2. Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) Empowering women economically through skills training and income-generating activities. Impact: Increased household income Financial independence for women Reduced vulnerability to poverty 👉 When women earn, families and communities prosper.

Girls Protection Program

Girls Protection Program

3. Girls Protection Program (GPP) Protecting vulnerable girls from abuse, neglect, and harmful practices. Focus Areas: Child protection systems Community awareness Support for girls affected by HIV/AIDS, disability, or poverty Prevention of child marriage 👉 Every girl deserves safety, dignity, and a voice.

Environment, Biodiversity and Ecosystem Conservation

Environment, Biodiversity and Ecosystem Conservation

To conserve biodiversity, restore degraded ecosystems, and strengthen the resilience of communities through sustainable natural resource management, climate action, and environmental stewardship. 👉 Where Communities and Nature Thrive Together.



  •  10/05/2024 12:00 AM - 10/09/2025 05:26 PM
  •   Namanga, Longido, Tanzania

This was a scale up of the project GEPaN Implemented in 2021. We implemented in four divisions in Longido District. The goal of the Stop Child Marriage Campaign was to allow girls to experience childhood and access educational opportunities.

  •  07/02/2022 06:00 AM - 12/15/2022 09:53 AM
  •   Namanga, Longido, Tanzania

The Fight Against Cervical Cancer Campaign is one of the flagship health initiatives of Girls Empowerment Program and Network (GEPaN) Tanzania, dedicated to reducing the burden of cervical cancer among women and girls through awareness, prevention, early screening, HPV vaccination advocacy, and improved access to healthcare services. Launched in 2022, the campaign aims to increase knowledge about cervical cancer, encourage regular screening, promote HPV vaccination for eligible girls, and reduce preventable deaths, particularly among women living in rural and underserved communities such as Longido District. GEPaN believes that no woman should lose her life to a disease that is largely preventable through education, vaccination, and early detection.

  •  11/30/2021 08:00 PM - 07/02/2026 03:36 PM
  •   P.O BOX 8558 Namanga, Tanzania

The Stop Child Marriage Campaign is one of the flagship initiatives of Girls Empowerment Program and Network (GEPaN) Tanzania, dedicated to ending child marriage and protecting the rights of girls in Maasai communities across Longido District and other underserved areas of Tanzania. Since its launch in 2021, the campaign has reached thousands of girls, parents, community leaders, teachers, and local government authorities through awareness creation, education, advocacy, and community engagement. The campaign addresses the root causes of child marriage, including poverty, gender inequality, harmful cultural practices, and limited access to education. GEPaN believes that every girl has the right to complete her education, make informed decisions about her future, and live free from violence, discrimination, and exploitation.




  • Eworendeke, Namanga Tanzania
  • P.O Box 8558 Namanga, Arusha Tanzania