Imagine a world where every girl can learn. A world where girls can shape their own futures. Join the group of committed philanthropists making that world a reality.
Girls' education matters - but around the world, girls are prevented from learning and shaping their own futures. Poverty. Child marriage. Gender norms. Periods. Insecurity. Violence. All of these are barriers which hold girls back.
The Girls' Education Collective harnesses the power of collective philanthropy to break down these barriers. It supports Plan International’s education and learning work – helping girls stay in school, return to learning, and access education in all its forms.
By becoming a member, you will be standing alongside girls - removing the barriers that limit their choices and futures.
Download our Girls' Education Collective brochure to find out more.
girls and young women are unable to read or write.
girls are out of school worldwide.
of girls living in rural areas do not attend secondary school.
PrOJECTS 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 are 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 when I was just 9 years old.”
This project aimed 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
In South Sudan, over one million girls are currently out of school.
Poverty, gender inequality and a complex humanitarian crisis, driven by ongoing insecurity and climate change, are increasing the likelihood that girls in South Sudan will drop out of school early.
“I’m very happy about the new classroom” explains Monica, 14. “Now when it rains, we won’t have to run away. When it’s windy, we’ll be safe inside.”
This project worked to support girls like Monica to return to education in safe, climate-resilient learning environments, while addressing the wider 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.
Invest in girls and unlock futures
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 support girls to stay in school, return to learning, and access education in all its forms.