The 2024 national GAWE event took place in Geita Region, Geita Town Council from the 6th – 10th May 2024 under the theme “Transformative Education – Elimu Yenye Kuleta Mabadiliko”. The choice of venue stemmed from critical educational challenges prevalent in the region. Geita has recorded alarming dropout rates in both primary and secondary education. In 2022, it ranked highest in primary school dropout rates at 11.5% and second highest in secondary schools at 6.6%. Moreover, the Annual Education Sector Performance Reports (AESPR) 2020 report highlighted a concerningly high teacher-to-student ratio, exceeding 100 pupils per class.
Geita also grapples with a significant student concentration, a shortage of teachers, and long distances to and from school, surpassing the national average, resulting in a severe shortage of educational materials, particularly books. This year GAWE aimed to champion transformative education to drive positive change and sustainable development.

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