Girls Education

International Women’s Day 2014: Inspiring Change

Inspiring Change is the theme of International Women’s Day 2014, calling for challenging the status quo of women around the world. 

In Niger, we’ve seen the power of education and mentoring help to shape girls who will grow into empowered women that spark change. As we celebrate International Women’s Day, let’s all stand behind girls and the women who encourage them.  …

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Your Contribution Counts Even More on October 9

Tomorrow, the good folks at GlobalGiving.org are matching your donations to our projects 30%… If you’ve been intrigued by our new Learning Center in Agadez, now’s a great time to make your contribution count even more!

The literacy rate of rural Niger is less than 15%, and girls especially face daunting challenges to staying in school, dropping out before the 4th grade. …

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