ABOUT THE FUND
Partnered with UNICEF USA since 1997 - DKG is currently supporting educational access for girls in Africa through UNICEF’s “Girls Initiative to Revitalize Learning and Success” (GIRLS) Fund.
Previously DKG supported the UNICEF Schools for Africa program for 12 years, raising over $600,000 to provide education to children in 21 priority countries. DKG has also supported UNICEF education and literacy programs in Central America, Gambia and Afghanistan, including raising over $200,000 for programs in Afghanistan.
Launched in response to the setbacks caused by COVID-19, the GIRLS Fund works to bolster girls' education in Africa. This fund provides flexible financial support to address critical barriers to girls' education and strengthen global expertise in this field. By focusing on secondary education, the GIRLS Fund aims to help all girls complete their schooling, acquire essential life skills, and challenge harmful social norms.
The GIRLS Fund addresses several key areas to improve girls' education. These aim to better understand and overcome barriers faced by out-of-school girls, expand access through various interventions, and improve learning pathways and quality of education. Additionally, the GIRLS Fund ensures schools provide a supportive environment for girls, addressing their overall well-being through health and nutrition services. The GIRLS Fund also drives advocacy and leadership, ensuring that governments and stakeholders are committed to accelerating educational outcomes for girls.
The initiative aims to:
1) get a better understanding of the current barriers and bottlenecks facing girls in Africa;
2) address harmful social norms that impede prosperity of girls;
3) deploy technology to accelerate results in girls’ education;
4) mount global advocacy and leadership through a Global Platform; and
5) develop a Technical Advisory Panel (TAP) to tap into expertise on gender equality and women’s empowerment and change the trajectory of learning and earning outcomes for girls and young women.
Together, we can guarantee the next generation a better life than the last.
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Partnered with UNICEF USA since 1997 - DKG is currently supporting educational access for girls in Africa through UNICEF’s “Girls Initiative to Revitalize Learning and Success” (GIRLS) Fund.
Previously DKG supported the UNICEF Schools for Africa program for 12 years, raising over $600,000 to provide education to children in 21 priority countries. DKG has also supported UNICEF education and literacy programs in Central America, Gambia and Afghanistan, including raising over $200,000 for programs in Afghanistan.
Launched in response to the setbacks caused by COVID-19, the GIRLS Fund works to bolster girls' education in Africa. This fund provides flexible financial support to address critical barriers to girls' education and strengthen global expertise in this field. By focusing on secondary education, the GIRLS Fund aims to help all girls complete their schooling, acquire essential life skills, and challenge harmful social norms.
The GIRLS Fund addresses several key areas to improve girls' education. These aim to better understand and overcome barriers faced by out-of-school girls, expand access through various interventions, and improve learning pathways and quality of education. Additionally, the GIRLS Fund ensures schools provide a supportive environment for girls, addressing their overall well-being through health and nutrition services. The GIRLS Fund also drives advocacy and leadership, ensuring that governments and stakeholders are committed to accelerating educational outcomes for girls.
The initiative aims to:
1) get a better understanding of the current barriers and bottlenecks facing girls in Africa;
2) address harmful social norms that impede prosperity of girls;
3) deploy technology to accelerate results in girls’ education;
4) mount global advocacy and leadership through a Global Platform; and
5) develop a Technical Advisory Panel (TAP) to tap into expertise on gender equality and women’s empowerment and change the trajectory of learning and earning outcomes for girls and young women.
Together, we can guarantee the next generation a better life than the last.
more information
