Our Vision

A world in which all African girls have access to education, perform well and complete their studies, and gender disparities in education are eliminated.

Our Mission

To promote gender equity and equality in education in Africa by fostering positive policies, practices and attitudes towards girls’ education.

Voices

Precious J. Deshield, 24 years, Liberia Precious J. Deshield, 24 years, Liberia
FAWE has helped me see for myself what I am capable of and that I can succeed. I study civil engineering at Stella Maris Polytechnic in Liberia.

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From the Executive

Hon. Bernadette Essossimna Legzim-Balouki, Minister for Primary and Secondary Education And Literacy, Togo Hon. Bernadette Essossimna Legzim-Balouki, Minister for Primary and Secondary Education And Literacy, Togo
"A woman who has been to school, who is literate and educated, will take better care of her family than a woman who is illiterate."Full interview.…

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In Focus

International Women's Day - A call to end violence against girls and women
One afternoon, as Gloria was walking to the stream near her village to fetch water, one of her neighbours dragged her into the bushes and raped her. She became pregnant from the attack.

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46,000 girls have benefited from FAWE bursaries since 2003
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