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Girls' education matters - but around the world, girls are prevented from learning. Poverty. Child marriage. Gender norms. Periods. Insecurity. Violence. All of these are barriers which hold girls back from school.
The Girls' Education Collective harnesses the power of collective philanthropy to break down these barriers. It supports a range of projects around the world that are helping to keep girls in school, and ensure all children have equal access to safe and quality education.
By becoming a member, you will help empower girls through education to become leaders, innovators, and agents of change. Download our Girls' Education Collective brochure to find out more.
girls are out of school worldwide.
times more likely for girls living in conflict settings to be out of school.
of girls don't finish secondary school globally.
Programmes supported by the collective
Education for Displaced Children in Nigeria
In northeast Nigeria, years of ongoing conflict continues to deny thousands of children their right to learn in safety. 900,000 children estimated to be out of school here.
When armed men attacked her village in in Borno State, Khadijah, 14, was forced to flee with her family. “I forgot everything I ever learnt, I dropped out of school was I was just 9 years old.”
Our Education for Displaced Children in Nigeria programme is aiming to reach 60,000 out-of-school children, supporting them to build a foundation of knowledge in literacy, numeracy and basic skills that will get their education back on track.
“I can now write two, three, four and even five letter words, something I couldn’t do before,” says Khadija.
Accessible Schools for Girls in South Sudan
South Sudan has the world’s third lowest literacy rate, with 2.8 million children out of school here.
Gender inequality, harmful cultural norms, and inadequate school facilities make it all the more likely that girls will drop out of school early.
“Life for a girl that goes to school is different, they will be able to go on and get a job. They can support themselves and their family,” explains Anna, 18, who is taking part in our Accessible Schools for Girls in South Sudan programme.
The programme is working to support girls like Anna to return to education through accelerated learning, and addressing the barriers that prevent girls from attending school.
Why join the girls' education collective?
- Join an inspiring community of like-minded philanthropists who are as passionate about empowering girls through education as you are.
- Strategically invest in evidence-based education projects that break barriers for girls and drive long term change.
- Access exclusive events and briefings, including private dinners, roundtables, and networking receptions with Plan International leaders and education experts.
- See your impact first hand through regular reports, programme updates, and opportunities to visit projects.
- Deepen your learning and engagement through curated experiences and discussions with specialists, project staff and the girls that we work with through our programmes.
- Be recognised as a champion for girls’ education. If desired, members will be acknowledged in reports, events, and on Plan International UK’s website for their leadership and generosity.
Help power girls' education
The Girls’ Education Collective isn’t a quick fix. It’s a transformative initiative designed to empower an entire generation of girls to finish school and shape their own futures.
Achieving lasting change requires commitment. This is why we are asking Collective members to pledge at least £5,000 per year for three years.
To talk to one of our dedicated team members about joining the Girls’ Education Collective and learn more about how your gift will be used to make lasting change, contact us at [email protected].
Become a member today
Together we can empower girls to shape their own futures.