Girls’ Education and Equal Opportunities
Reducing barriers to girls’ education through health information, school awareness, practical life skills and community engagement.
Education and Youth Development
Supporting Girls to Learn, Grow, and Thrive
Every girl deserves the opportunity to learn, develop her abilities, and participate fully in her community.
WEEA recognizes that girls’ educational experiences are shaped by many interconnected factors, including access to information, menstrual health resources, supportive environments, and opportunities to build confidence and skills.
Our education and youth-focused work promotes awareness, participation, and practical support for girls and young people.
Creating Supportive Environments
We believe girls are better positioned to reach their potential when they can access accurate information, ask questions without fear of judgment, and receive support that respects their dignity.
By connecting education with menstrual health awareness and community engagement, WEEA seeks to contribute to environments in which girls can participate more confidently in school and community life.
Investing in Young People
Young people are important participants in building healthier, more equitable communities. We value approaches that encourage knowledge-sharing, leadership, responsibility, and constructive participation.
Objectives
Support girls’ access to inclusive learning environments, information and opportunities to continue their education with dignity and confidence.
Intended Target Groups
- Girls in education
- Girls from underserved communities
- Teachers, parents and community members
Activities and Priorities
- Menstrual health education.
- School-based awareness.
- Educational materials.
- Life skills and leadership.
- Support for girls from underserved communities.
- Community engagement to reduce stigma and absenteeism.
Target Areas
WEEA’s target areas include Addis Ababa, Tigray, Oromia, Amhara, southern Ethiopia and other Ethiopian regions, alongside Kenya, Tanzania, Morocco and Nigeria.
The Change We Work Toward
Support girls’ access to inclusive learning environments, information and opportunities to continue their education with dignity and confidence.
Our Impact PrioritiesRelevant Publications
Engage or Partner
- Discuss collaboration with schools or communities
- Contribute educational expertise or resources
- Ask about opportunities to support girls’ education