Current Campaigns & Projects
Tourism Education Programme (TEP)
Introducing young people to tourism, culture, conservation, and industry pathways from primary school to tertiary levels.
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Pads in Place — Menstrual Health Drive
Providing sanitary products and menstrual hygiene education to ensure vulnerable girls stay in school and active in tourism.
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Girls for Wildlife & Conservation
Deploying trained female community rangers, planting 50,000+ trees, and auditing eco-lodge sustainability.
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GITA Tourism Academy Bootcamps
Practical masterclasses in digital marketing, tour guiding, itinerary planning, and tourism entrepreneurship across 13 countries.
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Explore real moments from our past regional summits, conservation drives, and mentorship workshops.
Content Creation Masterclass (March 2026)
March 2026 · Theme: Girls In Creative
ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING - FROM IDEA TO BUSINESS
Lubiri Ring Road, Kampala · Venue: Buganda Heritage & Tourism Board
Digital Tourism Masterclass
20th June – 25th July 2026 · 6-Week Regional Cohort (~200 Participants Across 9 African Nations)
Miss Tourism Boot camp session
UWEC, Entebbe · Incoming 2026-2027 Queens
TOURISM ACADEMY WEBINAR
5th September · Partner: Utalii Hub Tanzania (11 African Nations Represented)
The African Youth Tourism Confluence
KILIFAIR, Arusha, Tanzania · Hybrid: 35+ Participants (Physical & Virtual)
Community Outreach with Youngsters Love Africa Foundation
Pads in Place Initiative · Partner: Youngsters Love Africa Foundation
Africa's Tourism Through Her Eyes
News
GITA-Africa Officially Launches to Empower Girls Through Tourism
The Girls in Tourism Association - Africa (GITA-Africa) was officially launched on 24th April 2026 at the Buganda Heritage and Tourism Board Conference Hall in Kampala, marking the beginning of a new platform dedicated to empowering girls and young women through tourism.
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News
Empowering Young Women in East Africa through Sustainable Tourism
Discover how GITA Africa is creating accredited training pathways and leadership roles for girls in wildlife conservation and hospitality.
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Community
My Journey as a Female Tour Guide in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Community story by Nakato Sarah on breaking stereotypes and guiding gorilla treks in Uganda.
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Your contribution directly funds sanitary pads for girls ("Pads in Place"), eco-guide scholarships, tree planting drives, and youth mentorship across East Africa.
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Safe, Respectful & Fair Tourism Environments for Every Young Woman
Girls in Tourism Association - Africa (GITA-Africa) is committed to promoting safe and professional environments. If you have experienced harassment, discrimination, exploitation, unfair treatment, unpaid work, or unsafe conditions, you can submit a complaint for confidential review and professional guidance.