Why Girls
In most of the world's poorest regions, girls suffer the biases of male-dominated societies. Often unwanted, they face abuse, exploitation and are even viewed as expendable. The very idea of educating girls is rarely considered, but girls' education changes everything.
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Girls suffer most.
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Girls' education is life-changing.
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Worldwide, 60 million girls aged 6-11 are out of school each year.
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Education feeds a village. Each year of education above the average earns a woman 10-20% more money. Also, women reinvest 90% of their income into their families... men, only 30-40%. |
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100 million girls will drop out of school before finishing the primary level.
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Over half a million women and girls are trafficked each year.
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Education is one of the most powerful tools in preventing human trafficking. It increases girls' self-awareness and economic opportunity, reducing the risk of being trafficked. |
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In India, 1.2 million children are prostitutes.
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38% of girls in developing countries are child brides.
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Education builds resistance against child marriage. A girl with seven or more years of education will delay marriage by four years. She will also have two fewer children. |
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One in seven marries before age 15.
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A 50-country study indicates that at least 16% of women have been physically abused.
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Education is linked to reduced abuse. Educated women tend to marry educated men and have the power to stand up against abuse. |
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150 million girls experience sexual violence.
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The poorest fifth of women average six births compared to 3.2 among the richest fifth.
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Education saves lives. Even one more year of education above average can reduce infant mortality by 5-10%. Educated mothers are also 50% more likely to immunize their children than uneducated mothers. |
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Health issues result in 250 million years of productive life lost in women each year.
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SHOW A GIRL THAT YOU BELIEVE THAT SHE CAN CHANGE THE FACE OF POVERTY, AND SHE WILL SHOW YOU THAT SHE CAN.