Training for Tomorrow
Studio Samuel’s signature life skills program, Training for Tomorrow, is designed to keep adolescent girls in school and prepare them for a strong, self-reliant future. Training for Tomorrow is a one-year program for girls ages 12–18, held after school, on weekends, and during summer break. The curriculum builds life skills through modules in self-advocacy, goal setting, reproductive health, financial literacy, and leadership—empowering girls to stay in school, delay early marriage, and shape their own futures. The program runs alongside traditional school.
Why This Matters
When adolescent girls in our communities are denied access to education, they are vulnerable to early marriage, trafficking, child labor, gender-based violence, and at-risk employment.
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​​​​70% of secondary school age girls in Ethiopia do not attend high school. [UNICEF/WDI]
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40% of girls in Ethiopia are married as children. [Girls Not Brides]
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130 million girls around the world are out of school—most of them in the Global South.
[UNESCO]
Curriculum
Learning Lab
Computer Lab
Sewing Lab
Martial Arts
Health Education
Learning Lab
When girls succeed in school, everything changes.
Our Learning Lab provides academic support through tutoring in math, science, and English—both virtually and in person. This includes our Virtual Reading Lab, which sharpens English fluency and comprehension, critical for academic advancement and future job opportunities.
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Impact Snapshot: 94% of students show improved grades within six months of enrollment.
Computer Lab
Digital access is a bridge to the world.
Girls receive hands-on training in computer literacy, research skills, and productivity tools. Many use the lab to study for national exams or apply their skills to earn remote income—creating new paths out of poverty and into sustainable employment.
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Impact Snapshot: 87% of students reported improved digital literacy and confidence using technology within three months of joining the Computer Lab—many applying their skills to schoolwork and national exams preparation.
Sewing Lab
Our Sewing Lab teaches more than tailoring—it builds focus, independence, and a tangible skill that can lead to income generation. Students learn garment construction while incorporating basic design and quality control, preparing them for advanced training or small business development.
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Impact Snapshot: 3 in 5 students are using their new sewing and embroidery skills to earn a part-time income while staying in school.
Martial Arts
Power. Protection. Presence.
Through martial arts and mental health sessions, girls develop confidence, discipline, and emotional resilience. These classes promote self-defense, stress reduction, and an overall sense of agency.
Impact Snapshot: 89% of participants reported increased confidence and adaptability, compared to just 5% before enrollment.​
Health Education
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Studio Samuel’s Health Education program empowers girls with life-saving knowledge through culturally sensitive, fact-based lessons in preventive care, menstrual health, HIV and STI awareness, and reproductive rights. The curriculum tackles stigma head-on—dispelling myths, encouraging open dialogue, and fostering safe spaces for students to ask questions and access support. Through peer mentorship, youth-led discussions, and access to two licensed health officials through our on-site mini-clinic, girls gain the tools to care for their bodies, challenge taboos, and advocate for their health and well-being.
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Impact Snapshot: 92% of Studio Samuel students report increased confidence in making informed health decisions after completing our Health Education program.