BatongaNorthern TanzaniaAt Batonga, we believe that one of the most effective ways to reduce poverty and increase the prosperity of communities is to provide young women with access to a quality secondary school education. An educated women is able to contribute to her country’s per capita income growth rate and become a self-advocate and leader in her community. She will …
Bank Information Center (BIC)
Bank Information Center (BIC)GlobalThe Bank Information Center (BIC) is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organization that advocates for the protection of rights, participation, transparency, and public accountability in the governance and operations of the World Bank Group and regional development banks.Socially and environmentally sustainable development is not possible without the informed and active participation of local communities. BIC therefore partners with …
Ann Foundation
Ann FoundationGlobal“Education is the master key to break the cycle of poverty and become self-determined individuals.” With this guiding principle, Ann Foundation was founded to help children and youth with disabilities in developing countries where resources are often scarce and therefore prevent these children from getting the right platform and learning opportunities to attain their highest potentials.We, at Ann Foundation, …
AMPLIFY Girls
AMPLIFY GirlsGlobalAMPLIFY Girls is dedicated to reimagining traditional development at scale by mobilizing the collective voices and impact of community-driven organizations (CDOs). As a collective learning and development hub, our mission is to AMPLIFY the voices, work and collective impact of local organizations focused on the power and potential of adolescent girls.AMPLIFY Girls embodies an innovative grassroots model of scale: it …
American Federation of Teachers
American Federation of TeachersGlobalEducation is a right, but unfortunately not a reality, for many girls and young women around the world. Globally, 61 million children do not attend primary school, more than half of them girls. No society can ever achieve its full potential when half the population—girls and women—is denied the right to achieve theirs.When young Malala Yousafzai was targeted …
Amal Alliance
Amal AllianceGlobalThe Amal Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, NGO that aims to empower displaced children through 4 pillars of support: 1) psychosocial support, 2) social-emotional learning, 3) early childhood development, and 4) peacebuilding. The Amal Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, NGO that aims to empower displaced children through 4 pillars of support: 1) psychosocial support, 2) social-emotional learning, 3) early childhood …
AGE Africa
AGE AfricaAfricaAdvancing Girls’ Education in Africa’s mission is to provide life-changing opportunities to young women in Malawi through targeted initiatives in education, mentoring, and leadership development.Advancing Girls’ Education in Africa’s mission is to provide life-changing opportunities to young women in Malawi through targeted initiatives in education, mentoring, and leadership development. Our vision is that all girls in Africa will have equal access to secondary education, …
Africa Schoolhouse
Africa SchoolhouseNorthern TanzaniaAfrica Schoolhouse is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing quality education, medical care, job training and clean water to rural villages in Northern Tanzania. We approach every project as a partnership, taking direction from community liaisons and local government representatives so that we can build the most effective facilities possible.People everywhere need safe places in which …
Abuja Conference Demonstrates Progress Towards Safe Schools
Abuja Conference Demonstrates Progress Towards Safe SchoolsNovember 1, 2021 | | Action Alert | Giulia McPherson In 2020, reports of attacks on education and the military use of schools and universities increased by a third globally, compared to 2019, even as the COVID-19 pandemic forced the prolonged closure of education facilities around the world. A critical tool in addressing this …