she’s cut out for more
Today, 100% of the girls in the Datooga tribe are expected to undergo FGM; the practice of altering the female genitalia for non-medical reasons. The Hawega Foundation is changing this reality through educational opportunities for girls.
the branding
As a brandmark, the international female symbol brings global recognition to the word ‘Hawega’ — translating to ‘girl’ which comes from the Datooga Tribe located in eastern Tanzania, a country with over 100 languages. The brandmark was meant to be simple & iconic. It can stand proud as an icon of strength, symbolize empowerment, love & pride in sisterhood; a message that evokes the inner lion in all of us who embrace the traditions of their past while looking ahead to a female driven future.
the mission
putting an end to FGM within the Datooga Tribe by empowering girls through education & community support.
the man, the legend
hear Sainga’s story & how it inspired
the idea behind Hawega Foundation
you can't measure
the gift of education
Beginning of 2022, Hawega Foundation sent their first five girls to the Silverleaf Academy in only 4 months of launching the foundation — proving everyone as always…together we can make a difference.
