In rural Nigeria, many girls leave school early due to poverty, domestic labour and restrictive gender norms. This project will train 100 girls through our 11 week Global Girl Leadership Initiative, delivered by local women facilitators. Girls build leadership and advocacy skills, stay engaged in education, and lead community action events addressing issues like teenage pregnancy and substance abuse. Their work will engage families and local leaders, creating lasting change.
In rural Nigeria, girls grow up in communities where education is rarely a priority. Many are expected to work, carrying out household chores, farm labour, and caring for siblings. School comes second, if at all. In one recent cohort alone, five girls dropped out because they were needed at home. Teenage pregnancy is common. Substance abuse affects community safety. Girls' potential is often confined to the domestic sphere. Without safe spaces or mentorship, their potential remains unrealised.
This project will train 100 girls through our 11 week Global Girl Leadership Initiative, delivered in local languages by women facilitators from grassroots partners. Girls build confidence, leadership and advocacy skills, identify local issues such as teenage pregnancy and school dropout, and design solutions. The programme ends with a girl led community event, engaging families and leaders to shift norms and strengthen support for girls' education and leadership.
Over the year, 100 girls will gain lasting leadership and advocacy skills, enabling them to stay in school and influence decisions affecting their lives, while reaching a further 1,000 community members. Of the 100 girls we have worked with so far, 100% report increased leadership skills, and 98% now confidently speak on issues affecting them. They stay in school and influence families and communities, challenging restrictive norms and creating lasting change for future generations.
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