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Evading Peer Pressure & Substance Refusal

Refusal Assertiveness vs. Social Competence Research differentiates between simply refusing a substance and having the social skill to preserve relationships while doing so. [1] The Impact of Social Networks Responding to Intoxicated Friends The Dual Risk of Bystander Contexts On college campuses, the opportunities to intervene in problematic alcohol use (PAU) and potential sexual violence […]

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Why Belonging Matters More Than You Think

Starting college often comes with a mix of excitement and uncertainty. For many students, it is the first time living away from home, meeting entirely new groups of people, and navigating a community where nobody knows them yet. While classes and academics are important, one of the biggest questions many students carry into their first […]

Academic Pressure and Performance: Avoiding the Shortcut Mentality

College academics can feel intense. Even strong students often report feeling pressure to perform at a higher level than they did in high school while managing more responsibilities at the same time. Research consistently shows that academic stress is one of the leading sources of anxiety for college students. When stress increases, students often look […]

Understanding the Critical Intersections of Substance Use, Consent, and Sexual Assault.

Welcome to College Starting college often means more independence than you’ve ever had before. For many students, this is the first time living away from parents or guardians, making decisions without daily supervision, and navigating social situations that may include alcohol or other substances. With that independence comes greater personal responsibility. Understanding consent, recognizing the […]

TGP Honored By the Government

Today, we had the privilege of meeting with Head Teachers from our partner schools, Lengijave, Ilkurot, Lemanyata, Olkokola, Olbak, and Engorika, as well as the Ward Education Officers from Lemanyata and Lengijave. The meeting provided an opportunity to reflect on the impact of Thrive Global Project’s programs and to hear directly from education leaders about […]

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Our Newest Project: VICOBA

Empowering Maasai Women Through VICOBA and Entrepreneurship Training Background on the Project Women in the northern part of Tanzania, particularly Maasai women in Lengijave and Engorika, face severe economic hardship and income disparity due to historical socio-economic marginalization, low literacy levels, and limited access to financial services. According to national statistics, over 60% of rural […]

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Welcome Magy & Zawadi

We are thrilled to welcome two incredible new team members to the Thrive Global Project Tanzania team: Magdalena Kitinya, our new Tanzania Country Manager, and Zawadi Chilimo, our VICOBA Program Consultant. Both Magdalena and Zawadi bring deep experience, passion, and community-centered leadership to TGP as we continue expanding educational opportunities, school feeding initiatives, and economic […]

Heartfelt Gratitude to Providence Day for Empowering TGP’s The Lunch Project!

Providence Day School raises an Incredible $11,000! This fundraiser will empower 1,200 students with lunch daily entire school year!

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Plates for Progress

November 28, 2023from 7-10 pm Town Brewery in Charlotte, NC Help us give Kids the Fuel to THRIVE. Join us on Giving Tuesday for dinner, beer, and music to celebrate Thrive Global Project’s impactful work empowering students across the globe! Space is limited!

Spring Soiree in Atlanta

April 22 from 7-10 pm Sandy Springs, GA Help us give Kids the Fuel to THRIVE. Join us for a buffet dinner, beer and wine, live music, silent auction and to celebrate Thrive Global Project’s impactful work empowering students across the globe! Garden party attire is recommended. Tickets are limited – grab yours before it […]