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Women s Global Education Project

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Women s Global Education Project

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    1. Women’s Global Education Project

    2. ABOUT WOMEN’S GLOBAL Women’s Global Education Project was founded in 2003 by Amy Maglio, a returned Peace Corps volunteer to Senegal, after helping her host family’s daughter, Khady, go to school for the first time at age 11.

    3. ABOUT WOMEN’S GLOBAL Inspired by Khady’s success in school, Amy and Women’s Global seek to help more girls in poor, rural communities access the education they need to build a brighter, better future.

    4. WHY GIRLS’ EDUCATION? “There is no investment more effective for achieving development goals than educating girls.” --World Bank

    5. WHY GIRLS’ EDUCATION? According to the World Bank, UNICEF, et al., girls who receive an education: Are able to earn a better living for themselves and their families Show improved health outcomes throughout life, including prevention of HIV/AIDS

    6. WHY GIRLS’ EDUCATION? According to the World Bank, UNICEF, et al., girls who receive an education: Are less likely to marry as teenagers and start a family too early Are better equipped to protect themselves and their children from violence, abuse and trafficking

    7. WHY GIRLS’ EDUCATION? According to the World Bank, UNICEF, et al., girls who receive an education: Are more likely to have healthier pregnancies, have fewer but healthier children, and are less likely to die in childbirth Are more active in their communities

    8. WHY GIRLS’ EDUCATION? According to the World Bank, UNICEF, et al., girls who receive an education: Are more likely to educate their own children Can better access the resources they need to build a brighter economic future for themselves and their communities

    9. WHY GIRLS’ EDUCATION? Research shows that educating a girl has a multiplier effect that can positively affect earning potential, health and future opportunities, not just for herself, but for her family, village and community.

    10. WHAT WE DO The MISSION of Women’s Global is to provide access to education and develop training programs that empower women and girls to build better lives, foster equitable communities and fight poverty in an effective and sustainable way.

    11. WHERE WE WORK Women’s Global currently focuses our work in sub-Saharan Africa, where poverty rates are among the highest in the world and, correspondingly, school attendance rates— especially for girls from rural communities— are among the lowest.

    12. WHERE WE WORK Sine-Saloum, SENEGAL 2/3 of women age 15 and up in Senegal cannot read or write; only 16% of girls go to secondary school (UNICEF)

    13. WHERE WE WORK Tharaka, KENYA One of the poorest regions in Kenya because of its isolated location, lack of resources including electricity and running water, and low market prices for agricultural products

    14. WORKING FOR SUSTAINABLE CHANGE Women’s Global identified the following barriers to girls’ education in our target regions:

    15. WORKING FOR SUSTAINABLE CHANGE Women’s Global identified the following barriers to girls’ education in our target regions:

    16. WORKING FOR SUSTAINABLE CHANGE Women’s Global identified the following barriers to girls’ education in our target regions:

    17. The HOW Women’s Global flagship program Sisters to School partners with local, in-country organizations to: Help more girls enroll in school 2. Help more girls stay in school 3. Break down barriers to girls’ education 4. Strengthen the impact of local partner organizations

    18. The HOW: Sisters to School HELP MORE GIRLS ENROLL IN SCHOOL:

    19. THE HOW: Sisters to School HELP MORE GIRLS STAY IN SCHOOL:

    20. THE HOW: Sisters to School HELP BREAK DOWN BARRIERS TO GIRLS’ EDUCATION:

    21. THE HOW: Sisters to School HELP BREAK DOWN BARRIERS TO GIRLS’ EDUCATION:

    22. THE HOW: Sisters to School STRENGTHEN CAPACITY OF LOCAL PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS

    23. THE HOW: Sisters to School WOMEN’S GLOBAL PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS

    24. THE HOW: Sisters to School WOMEN’S GLOBAL PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS

    25. WHY GIRLS’ EDUCATION? "Enabling girls to attend school is literally a matter of life and death. Education, especially for girls and women, is the best way to break the cycle of ill health, hunger and poverty." --Global Campaign for Education

    26. Women’s Global Education Project Please visit us online at www.womensglobal.org Find us on Facebook

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