Our Vision
A society that respects and protects a girl child's dignity.
Binti Salha Foundation (BSF) is a humanitarian, girl child-centred NGO established in 2017 and registered in 2019 in Tanzania (reg. no. 00NGO/R/0596). We advocate for the rights of adolescent girls and young women to education, health and livelihood, without religious, political or governmental affiliation.
Phone
+255 736 122 436
A society that respects and protects a girl child's dignity.
BSF is dedicated to promoting education and health rights to adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) through raising awareness, capacity building, and networking programs that are AGYW centered, gender-sensitive and environmentally friendly.
BSF implements programs and initiatives that improve access to quality education, promote sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), advance gender equality, and strengthen economic opportunities for women and young people. Through advocacy, community engagement, capacity building, research, and skills development, we empower adolescent girls and young women to make informed decisions, realize their full potential, and contribute meaningfully to their communities. We also work to prevent gender-based violence, support vulnerable populations, and influence policies that promote social justice and sustainable development.
We are committed to improving the health and well-being of adolescent girls, young women, and communities by promoting access to accurate, youth-friendly health information and services. We focus on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), menstrual health management, prevention of gender-based violence, and mental well-being. Through community dialogues, awareness campaigns, anti-stigma initiatives, youth engagement platforms, and advocacy programs, we empower individuals to make informed health decisions, challenge harmful social norms, and access essential health services.
We believe that education is a powerful tool for transforming lives and breaking cycles of poverty. We work to increase access to quality and inclusive education for vulnerable children, adolescent girls, and young women, particularly those facing social and economic barriers. Through educational support programs, advocacy campaigns, school-based initiatives, and community engagement, we promote school retention, re-entry opportunities, and access to learning materials, alongside life skills education.
We promote gender equality by empowering women and girls to exercise their rights, participate in decision-making processes, and reach their full potential. We work to address harmful gender norms, discrimination, intimate partner violence, child marriage, and other forms of gender-based violence that hinder their advancement. Through advocacy, community sensitization, leadership development, and engagement with community leaders, we foster environments where women and girls are respected, protected, and given equal opportunities to thrive.
We support economic empowerment initiatives that enhance livelihoods and promote financial independence among young women, single mothers, and vulnerable groups. Through vocational skills training, entrepreneurship development, financial literacy, and income-generating activities, we equip beneficiaries with practical skills to secure sustainable sources of income. Programs such as tailoring and reusable sanitary pad production help young women build businesses, create employment, and contribute to local economic growth.
In and out of school adolescent girls and young women (AGYW)
Aged 10-15
Aged 16-25