join the education fund
Nothing changes the odds for a girl like an education does. Become a member today.
Join the Education Fund
Nothing changes the odds for a girl like an education does. Become a member today.
Imagine a world where every girl can learn, and dream without fear. A world where her future is limitless. Join the group of committed philanthropists making that world a reality.
Girls' education matters - but around the world, girls are prevented from learning. Poverty. Child marriage. Gender norms. Periods. Insecurity. Violence. Access. All of these are barriers which hold girls back from school.
The Education Fund harnesses the power of collective philanthropy to break down these barriers. It supports a range of projects around the world that are helping to keep girls in school, and ensure all children have equal access to a safe and quality education.
By becoming a member, you will help empower girls through education to become leaders, innovators, and agents of change.
girls are out of school worldwide.
times more likely for girls living in conflict settings to be out of school.
of girls don't finish secondary school globally.
Programmes supported by the Education Fund
Programmes supported by the Education Fund
Education for Displaced Children in Nigeria
In northeast Nigeria, years of ongoing conflict continues to deny thousands of children their right to learn in safety, with 900,000 children estimated to be out of school here.
When armed men attacked her village in in Borno State, Khadijah, 14, was forced to flee with her family. “I forgot everything I ever learnt, I dropped out of school was I was just 9 years old.”
Our Education for Displaced Children in Nigeria programme is aiming to reach 60,000 out-of-school children, supporting them to build a foundation of knowledge in literacy, numeracy and basic skills that will get their education back on track.
“I can now write two, three, four and even five letter words, something I couldn’t do before,” says Khadija.
Accessible Schools for Girls in South Sudan
South Sudan has the world’s third lowest literacy rate, with 2.8 million children out of school here.
Gender inequality, harmful cultural norms, and inadequate school facilities make it all the more likely that girls will drop out of school early.
“Life for a girl that goes to school is different, they will be able to go on and get a job. They can support themselves and their family,” explains Anna, 18, who is taking part in our Accessible Schools for Girls in South Sudan programme.
The programme is working to support girls like Anna to return to education through accelerated learning, and addressing the barriers that prevent girls from attending school.
Why join the education fund?
Why join the Education Fund?
- Strategically maximise your impact on the kind of education projects you care about. Our projects amplify your support by leveraging more funding from Plan International’s institutional partners such as the FCDO.
- Be part of a close-knit philanthropic community with a shared interest in making education, everywhere, the reality for every girl across the world. Celebrate your achievements together at our unique events.
- You have the chance to take part in our work. Whether it’s sitting on panels or participating in our events, there are plenty of ways for you to lend your time and expertise.
- Receive regular updates from in-country programme staff about Education Fund projects, as well as reports detailing the impact of your support every six months.
- Learn about our work and the challenges girls face globally directly from our experts.
- Education is the key to unlocking a better and more equal world, meaning that your investment in girls’ education has the potential to transform the future.
A gift of £10,000 is enough to provide 358 girls in Zimbabwe with workbooks and learning materials.
To talk to one of our dedicated team members about joining the Education Fund and learn more about how your gift will be used to make lasting change, contact us at philanthropy@plan-uk.org.
Become a member today
Nothing changes the odds for a girl like an education does.