Malala Fund

"They do not see women as human." — Malala on the Taliban's gender apartheid. Speaking at the Muslim World League conference, Malala echoed what Afghan women and girls have demanded for over three years: the right to go to school and build their futures.

Malala Fund is proud to announce new grants to three organisations working to increase girls’ access to and completion of secondary education in Pakistan — Tabadlab, Youth Tube and Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi (ITA). These partners are pushing for reforms to recruit more teachers, strengthen women’s leadership in education and ensure continued learning for girls at risk of dropping out. Malala shared the announcement while in Pakistan to deliver remarks at the “Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities” conference in Islamabad, where she emphasised the urgency for governments to take action on their commitments to ensure girls’ right to learn. Learn more about these organisations and Malala Fund’s work in Pakistan at mala.la/pkgrants

In middle school, Ella Bassett and Caroline Powell read Malala's story and were inspired by her advocacy for girls’ education. Now college students, the duo launched a campaign called “Miles for Malala” to fundraise for Malala Fund through 5k runs, bakes sales and more.💛 “I’m so happy that I can even get an education, and I just want to do everything I can to help others do the same,” says Caroline. More on their fundraiser via Index-Journal at mala.la/4fPZ1fS

In Oyo state, Nigeria, poverty, high rates of gender-based violence, lack of female teachers and limited gender-responsive budgeting hinder girls’ ability to complete their education. Aid for Rural Education Access Initiative (AREAi) uses a tech-driven approach to change that — helping more than 30,000 girls access education through their app, DigiLearns, and their programming. More on their work from Executive Director Gideon Seun Olanrewaju at mala.la/3PyNFBX

“I will complete my studies, walk across that graduation stage and embark on my journey as a teacher. My story, like my life, is one of hope, strength and the unbreakable spirit of a student who refuses to surrender.” Palestinian student Ohood writes about her love for learning and fight to continue her education against all odds via We Are Not Numbers ➡️ mala.la/ohood

“My generation was supposed to experience something different. Instead, we’ve traveled backward in time. What we want is for the cruelty being endured by women and girls in Afghanistan to be called what it actually is: gender apartheid.” Nazila Jamshidi, advocate and campaigner for End Gender Apartheid, shares why the terminology “gender apartheid” is critical for creating change for Afghan women and girls via The Diplomat ➡️ mala.la/40fpkY2

A great way to start off the new year? Giving back. 🌟 Support Malala Fund’s work to ensure every girl has the chance to learn and choose her own future with a donation at malala.org/donate

Empowering girls through education by supporting the Malala Fund! At our recent Purpose Beyond Service Gala, we raised an incredible $742,000, part of which will go towards supporting Malala Fund's crucial work. Their mission aligns perfectly with our commitment to creating positive change globally. Malala Fund's key objectives: ● Advocate for policy changes to support girls' education ● Invest in local education activists ● Amplify girls' voices to demand change Together, we can help break down barriers and create a world where every girl can learn and lead. Watch this inspiring video to learn more about Malala Fund's impact. #ApexFoundation #MalalaFund #GirlsEducation #SDG4 #GlobalImpact

Girls bear the brunt of the climate crisis — and they’re also leading the fight to solve it. How girls and young women are drawing from their lived experiences to organise grassroots movements, advocate for greener policies and drive change via Marie Claire at mala.la/3DExNv2

“We need to make sure that young people, especially girls, are engaged, trusted and funded. That is something that Malala Fund believes in. We will carry it forward. We will support girls directly so they can lead the change.“ Malala's interview with Harvard International Review at mala.la/3VUUt0p.