Girls Education
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Program Overview
Girls’ Education is about so much more than knowledge. By ensuring that a girl has equal access to education, employment and adequate health care, the benefits will be passed on to her children (both boys and girls), community and her country”
A girl is not a statistic or a piece of property. She’s a child who deserves a future.
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- Cameroon
Every Girl Deserves a Chance to Learn
Girls the world over face discrimination
just for being born a daughter and not a son. A girl’s education is less likely to be valued, and she’s more likely to be forced into early marriage, face domestic violence, or be exposed to sexual abuse. in which case, Her childhood is either cut short or her future in jeopardy.
A girl’s education changes everything.
An educated girl is more likely to grow up healthy, safe and empowered to determine the course of her life and future. She’ll decide when she’s ready for marriage and children. She’ll likely send her children to school – and even live a longer life.
We understand the importance of education for girl children.
We do whatever it takes to ensure every last child has a chance to grow up healthy, educated and safe – her best chance for a bright future.
With your help, we can educate girls who may not otherwise have the chance to learn — changing the course of their lives, their children’s lives and the future of their communities.
Every Last Child Campaign
Save the Children’s Every Last Child campaign aims to reach the most vulnerable children, those left behind by the world’s progress in child health, education and protection — including girls. Too many girls, because of who they are or where they’re born, face unique challenges. Together, we will improve girls education. We will reach every last girl, empowering her to grow up healthy, educated and safe. Free to lead her own life, speak her mind and determine her future.
Did You Know?
- One girl under age 15 is married every seven seconds.
- Girls are 3X more likely to be out of school*
- Girls are 2X more likely to die from malnutrition*
- Girls are 2X more likely to be subjected to sexual violence*
- Girls are 2X more likely to get coerced into trafficking*
*Sources: U.N. Foundation; Girls Not Brides
The Importance of Education for Girls
A girl’s education reduces child mortality
- Educated mothers improve child nutrition
- educated women are less likely to die in childbirth
- education narrows pay gaps and increases a woman’s chance of entering the work force.
