A $25 tablet is giving out-of-school girls in Pakistan a chance to continue their education
Malala Fund | Gender Equality
by Hannah Orenstein
8M ago
Gulmakai Champion Haroon Yasin is bringing the technology to some of the most marginalised regions A student uses the tablet loaded with lessons based on Pakistan’s national curriculum. (Photo courtesy of The Orenda Project) “What do you want to be when you grow up?” It’s a simple question any child would love to answer. But when Gulmakai Champion Haroon Yasin asked it of a group of girls in Rajanpur, Pakistan, their answer took him by surprise. “Why does it matter?,” they said, “We won’t get the chance.” Gulmakai Champion Haroon Yasin. These girls — like many in their vill ..read more
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A brighter future for India’s daughters
Malala Fund | Gender Equality
by Hannah Orenstein
8M ago
Gulmakai Champion Rehana Rehman is giving girls like Razia an opportunity to learn. Girls in Uttar Pradesh, India sit for an assembly. Thanks to the work of Malala Fund’s Gulmakai Champions, more girls are able to continue going to school. In northern India, when families struggle to make ends meet, educating their daughters becomes a luxury. That’s why Malala Fund is investing in education advocates like Rehana Rehman, who promotes girls’ education in rural Indian villages and persuades parents that school will give their daughters a brighter future. Razia (far left) poses ..read more
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Foundations for a shared future
Malala Fund | Gender Equality
by Malala Fund
8M ago
(Credit: Tanya Malott for Malala Fund) The World Economic Forum identifies gender equality as one of the most important goals of our time. The International Monetary Fund cites increased female labour force participation as a global economic game-changer. And in 2017, the G20 declared that sustainable and inclusive growth is dependant upon women’s equal access to the labour market, property, quality employment and financial services. Studies show a clear association between secondary education for women and stronger, more inclusive growth at national level. Yet girls’ education does not ..read more
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Our favourite moments from Malala’s Girl Power Trip
Malala Fund | Gender Equality
by Malala Fund
8M ago
Malala made strides for girls’ education, met inspiring girls — and even made Prime Minister Trudeau laugh! (Credit: Malin Fezehai / HUMAN for Malala Fund) Malala starts her first year of college next month! Before heading off to college, Malala aimed to spend as much time as possible meeting girls around the world and fighting for their futures. On April 11, she kicked off her Girl Power Trip to visit girls in North America, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America. Here are our favourite Girl Power Trip moments: Malala began her Girl Power Trip in “America’s Refuge ..read more
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My first three weeks
Malala Fund | Gender Equality
by Farah Mohamed
8M ago
While travelling with Malala on her recent trip to Iraq, Malala Fund’s new CEO Farah Mohamed (far left) and board chair Susan McCaw listen to Yazidi girls speak about escaping from ISIS (Credit: Malin Fezehai). I’ve been CEO of Malala Fund for three weeks — and what incredible, eye-opening weeks they’ve been. Malala recently travelled to Iraq and Nigeria. I was honoured to join her as she met with young girls like Najla in Iraq who escaped ISIS, listened to the stories of freed Chibok schoolgirls in Nigeria and as she advocated for education to Kurdistan’s Prime Minister Barzani and Niger ..read more
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Violence instilled fear in her community, but Joyce remains unshaken and ready to fight
Malala Fund | Gender Equality
by Bhumika Regmi
8M ago
Three years after the Chibok girls’ kidnapping, 21-year-old Joyce talks about fear, education and holding on to hope. Joyce in her Girl Guide uniform. Joyce has been out of school for two years, but she continues to fight and give hope to girls in her community. At 21, she is a seasoned girls’ rights advocate — marching through the streets, making speeches at local markets and teaching girls how to protect themselves. Nigeria is the wealthiest African nation, yet 10.5 million children are out of school — the highest of any country in the world. More than 60% of those children are gir ..read more
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My last day of school
Malala Fund | Gender Equality
by Malala Yousafzai
8M ago
(Credit: Glamour)This morning I go back to class after my stressful final exams that ended last week. Today is my last day of secondary school. I enjoyed my school years and I am excited for my future. But I can’t help thinking of millions of girls around the world who won’t ​complete their education. I was almost one of those girls. The Taliban took over our beautiful home in Swat Valley and declared a ban on girls’ education. Our teachers told us to stop wearing our uniforms because it wasn’t​ safe. Every day I wondered if this would be my last day of school. Then came​ the day I dreade ..read more
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On World Refugee Day, don’t see girls as statistics — see their potential
Malala Fund | Gender Equality
by Hannah Orenstein
8M ago
Zaynab (bottom row, second from left) poses with her Twin Cities teammates before their championship match. Last week in Philadelphia, I went to a watch a friend play in a soccer tournament. She and her teammates were amazing — they dominated every match and won the championship! These girls from Minnesota stood out on the field, because they are talented athletes and refugees. My friend’s name is Zaynab. She’s captain of her team and she’s unstoppable. By 17, she was a refugee of three wars — in Somalia, Yemen and Egypt — and eventually resettled with her mother in Minnesota. Two days after s ..read more
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A $25 tablet is giving out-of-school girls in Pakistan a chance to continue their education
Malala Fund | Gender Equality
by Hannah Orenstein
3y ago
Gulmakai Champion Haroon Yasin is bringing the technology to some of the most marginalised regions A student uses the tablet loaded with lessons based on Pakistan’s national curriculum. (Photo courtesy of The Orenda Project) “What do you want to be when you grow up?” It’s a simple question any child would love to answer. But when Gulmakai Champion Haroon Yasin asked it of a group of girls in Rajanpur, Pakistan, their answer took him by surprise. “Why does it matter?,” they said, “We won’t get the chance.” Gulmakai Champion Haroon Yasin. These girls — like many in their vill ..read more
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A brighter future for India’s daughters
Malala Fund | Gender Equality
by Hannah Orenstein
3y ago
Gulmakai Champion Rehana Rehman is giving girls like Razia an opportunity to learn. Girls in Uttar Pradesh, India sit for an assembly. Thanks to the work of Malala Fund’s Gulmakai Champions, more girls are able to continue going to school. In northern India, when families struggle to make ends meet, educating their daughters becomes a luxury. That’s why Malala Fund is investing in education advocates like Rehana Rehman, who promotes girls’ education in rural Indian villages and persuades parents that school will give their daughters a brighter future. Razia (far left) poses ..read more
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