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Women's Global Education Project

Org #982
Vetted since 2008 Site Visit Verified
2003
year founded
$250,495
raised on GlobalGiving
15
years fundraising
0
projects funded
* Amounts in US Dollars

Mission

Women's Global Education Project was founded on the idea that everyone is entitled to an education, regardless of gender or economic status. We believe that universal education, gender equality and empowerment of women are critical to a society's development. Our mission is to provide access to education and develop training program that empower women and girls, particularly those in developing nations, to build better lives and foster equitable communities.

Projects (2)

Project Leaders
Amy Maglio
Amy Maglio
Lindsay Lees
Lindsay Lees
Team
Lily Messih, Amy Maglio, Aniceta Kiriga, Daniela Bovio, Yvette Penda Senghor
Organization Information
136 N Marion Street
Suite 201
Oak Park, IL 60301
United States
708 613 5260
Organization Information
136 N Marion Street
Suite 201
Oak Park, IL 60301
United States
708 613 5260

Project Reports

Each of GlobalGiving’s nonprofit partners is required to send quarterly donor reports detailing the impact of their work. Here are some of their recent updates:

Senegal Scholar Stories

By Miranda Thompson | Strategic Partnerships and Grants Manager

At WGEP, we’ve seen firsthand how educating girls creates lasting change. Our programs, which have supported over 6,200 scholars, boast a 99% retention rate, with more students gaining literacy... Read the full report ›

Exciting results from Our Sisters Read in Kenya

By Miranda Thompson | Strategic Partnerships and Grants Manager

Thanks to our incredible supporters, WGEP’s Our Sisters Read program is making a powerful impact in the Tharaka-Nithi region of Kenya, where low literacy rates have long been a challenge. By... Read the full report ›

Our Sisters Lead - 2024 Leadership Retreat

By Miranda Thompson | Strategic Partnerships and Grants Manager

Last month, a select group of young emerging leaders in WGEP Senegal’s Our Sisters Lead program participated in a weekend leadership retreat. Over the course of two weekends, 60 young women and... Read the full report ›
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