11 October 2021
International Day of the Girl Child 2021
International Day of the Girl Child, on 11 October, draws attention to the challenges girls face and promotes their empowerment and human rights. The 2021 theme…
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Programme area
Girls’ Empowerment
Second chances and stronger opportunities for girls and young women.
What this looks like
What we do in this area.
We help girls overcome economic and social barriers to education, build confidence and participate more fully in their schools and communities.
- Advocacy for girls to re-enter and continue school
- A child marriage prevention programme design, with empowerment meetings for girls and awareness meetings for elders
- Marking International Women’s Day and the International Day of the Girl Child
- Scholarships and school supplies for vulnerable girls
Support this programme
Give once or monthly, or ask us how to fund this work directly.
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