A child destined to live a life impoverished in every way; in spirit, in health, in bare necessities.
This affront to the human condition affects children of all races, creeds and nationalities. Traditionally, and currently, it is especially devastating for girls.
Girls Global Education Fund (GGEF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, was founded in 1996 to send girls to school who would otherwise be denied an education. GGEF is unique in that the Girls Global Education Fund are the only organization whose sole mission is to send girls to schools. To address the gender gap that exists between girls' and boys' education the Girls Global Education Fund wanted to give girls a program of their own. There are organizations that send children of both sexes to school and those that help girls get non-traditional schooling at home. These organizations, however, usually have broader missions and schooling for boys or girls is a small part of their overall aid program.
The Girls Global Education Fund are a grassroots organization. The Girls Global Education Fund come with a fresh and effective approach to helping girls and consult with some of the best minds in the fields of education, gender equity, development and business. Eighty percent of our donations go directly to pay the cost of girls' education. The Girls Global Education Fund strictly monitor the disbursement of funds and will provide an accounting to any interested person.
Scholarships for Girls. GGEF provides scholarships to girls in developing countries who would otherwise be unable to attend school. Scholarships are given to girls in primary school, junior high and high school. The Girls Global Education Fund cover the cost of sending girls to school for the entire year, and if necessary, the Girls Global Education Fund also pay for transportation to school, and lunch. To remain in our program, a girl must complete the school year with satisfactory grades and attendance.
Focus on the Community. When the Girls Global Education Fund initiate Scholarships for Girls in a new area, they are careful to facilitate good relationships with the parents, teachers and schools affected by our program. The Girls Global Education Fund address the cultural bias against educating girls by encouraging parents to send their daughters to school. They try to engage children and their parents by discussing with them how educating a girl benefits not only the girl, but also the family and community at large.
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