We're making progress, but there are still some places around the world where women are denied the same rights as men.
Girls and Women
When girls miss out on education, we all lose.
The club provides girls with a safe space to explore their interests and learn skills.
The evidence that educating girls creates healthier, wealthier, fairer, and more stable communities is overwhelming—so why isn’t every girl getting a quality education? The barriers, particularly for girls in the poorest countries, are wide-ranging and complex but these are some of the most challenging:
Cost
The cost of supplies can limit girls access to education.
Even in areas where school fees are non-existent, there’s still a price to pay. Students are often required to buy uniforms, transportation, and supplies, like textbooks, pens,...
There’s nowhere on earth where women have the same opportunities as men. That’s why we’ve partnered with Don’t Panic to produce this powerful video:
Our goal was to create something that people around the world who have experienced sexism could relate to, while encouraging viewers to see that their struggles are linked to the struggle of girls and women living in the poorest parts of the world. We’re calling on viewers to take action for the women hardest hit by...
The fight against extreme poverty is tied to the fight for gender equality, and that's especially evident in education.
There's something truly powerful about putting pen to paper in an effort to change the world.
My village leaders and neighbours were very shocked to hear that the President of United States of America was telling a 15 year old girl from Tanzania these words, “Eva and millions of other girls like you, we have heard your plea and we see you.”
Robinah Babirye was just 10 years old when her mother told her she was HIV positive.
The Global Fund is saving lives and improving communities around the world.