Why girls’ education

When a girl is educated, empowered and supported, she can lead, thrive, and transform her community.

Education opens doors. It gives a girl the knowledge to make informed choices, the confidence to speak up, and the skills to build a life of her own. When she thrives, her family and community thrive with her.

At Alfijr Girls Empowerment Foundation (AGEF), we begin where girls are held back: access to education, menstrual health, mentorship and a safe place to be heard.

What keeps girls out of school?

When families cannot afford fees, uniforms or supplies, a girl is often the first to stay at home.

Poverty

School costs too much

Deep-rooted ideas about what girls should do can limit their chance to learn and to lead.

Gender bias

Beliefs that hold her back

Without pads and the right information, a girl’s period can get in the way of her education.

No menstrual hygiene products

A period becomes a barrier

When girls are not seen and supported, they begin to doubt their own worth and what they can achieve.

Low self-esteem

Doubting what she can become

A girl who does not feel safe getting to school, or being there, finds it hard to stay.

Feeling unsafe

On the way and at school

Early marriage and early pregnancy can bring a girl’s schooling to a sudden end.

Early marriage

Dreams put on hold

Schools without clean water, toilets or private space make it hard for girls to attend every day.

Inadequate facilities

Nowhere to manage a period

Circumstances a girl did not choose should never decide how far she can go.

Limited opportunities

Dreams cut short