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Women's Global Education Project

Org #982
Vetted since 2008 Site Visit Verified
2003
year founded
$254,727
raised on GlobalGiving
17
years fundraising
0
projects funded
* Amounts in US Dollars

Mission

Women's Global Education Project was founded on the idea that everyone is entitled to an education, regardless of gender or economic status. We believe that universal education, gender equality and empowerment of women are critical to a society's development. Our mission is to provide access to education and develop training program that empower women and girls, particularly those in developing nations, to build better lives and foster equitable communities.

Projects (2)

Project Leaders
Amy Maglio
Amy Maglio
Lindsay Lees
Lindsay Lees
Team
Lily Messih, Amy Maglio, Aniceta Kiriga, Daniela Bovio, Leslie Alvarez, Yvette Penda Senghor, Jessica Loesel
Organization Information
136 N Marion Street
Suite 201
Oak Park, IL 60301
United States
708 613 5260
Organization Information
136 N Marion Street
Suite 201
Oak Park, IL 60301
United States
708 613 5260

Project Reports

Each of GlobalGiving’s nonprofit partners is required to send quarterly donor reports detailing the impact of their work. Here are some of their recent updates:

Birth Certificates Keep Girls in School in Senegal

By Leslie Alvarez | Donor Relations & Events Manager, WGEP

Last month, the Women’s Global Education Project (WGEP) Senegal tackled a critical yet often overlooked barrier to education: access to birth certificates. In Senegal, students must present a... Read the full report ›

1171 Girls Empowered Through ARP in Kenya

By Leslie Alvarez | Donor Relations & Events Manager, WGEP

December 2025 marked a powerful milestone for Women’s Global Education Project (WGEP). A record 1,171 girls participated in Alternative Rite of Passage (ARP) ceremonies, making it the largest... Read the full report ›

Celebrating International Day of the Girl

By Leslie Alvarez | Donor Relations & Events Manager

Each year on International Day of the Girl, the world recognizes the rights, voices, and potential of girls everywhere. For Women’s Global Education Project (WGEP), this day is a powerful... Read the full report ›
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