The HALI Indaba 2024 marked the 9th annual HALI Access Network gathering held in Rwanda 9th to 12th September 2024. Bringing together 75 advocates of higher education access, the Indaba focused on the theme “Global Learners, Local Leaders.”

Haile-Manas Academy (HMA) shares a profound alignment with the HALI Access Network’s mission through its commitment to providing equitable educational opportunities for high-achieving, low-income students in Ethiopia. As an access school, HMA focuses on nurturing talented individuals who might otherwise face barriers to quality education due to financial constraints.

10 students affiliated with HALI Access Network have been named RISE Global Winners!

The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) in the UK is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the 2024/25 Commonwealth Master’s and PhD Scholarships. With a legacy of supporting over 30,000 individuals since 1960, the CSC remains a cornerstone in global development, using education as a tool for transformation. The HALI Access Network is proud to partner with the CSC, sharing a commitment to empowering the generations in African through higher education.

As the excitement of a new academic year fills the air, over 100 students from different HALI member organizations are getting ready to start a new journey – joining University abroad. To support them with the transition, HALI Access Network recently hosted a virtual pre-departure session to equip the students with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive on campus.

Tujenge Alumni from Cohorts 3, 4, 5, and 6 cofounded and collaborated in the administration of an NGO, Space-Ed Africa, which launched its first initiative, the EmpowerHER Summit, in December 2023. The EmpowerHER Summit aims to empower women to pursue careers in business or the nonprofit sector. A pilot of the Summit was held in Bujumbura in December 2023, with several students from Tujenge Cohort 7, the current cohort, in attendance.

May is Mental Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and promoting understanding about mental health issues. Last month, students at UWC East Africa, a member organization of the HALI network, shared insights to create awareness, and break the stigma around mental health.

Haile-Manas Academy in Ethiopia hosted representatives from Abaarso School in Somaliland, creating meaningful connection within the HALI Access Network. Leaders from both schools exchanged insights on college counseling and university admissions. This collaboration promises ongoing resource sharing and joint projects to enhance opportunities for high-achieving, low-income students.

The gap year internship was a transformational experience for the three young girls, with many lessons they will carry forward.