About us
Nearly 130 million girls are out of school. Even more are in school but not learning.
That’s why Malala Fund is focused on accelerating progress — challenging systems, policies and practices so all girls can access 12 years of free, safe, quality education.
Barriers like conflict, poverty, discrimination and climate crisis prevent girls from accessing safe and quality education. The threats vary between countries and communities, but around the world, girls are fighting for their right to learn — and they need your help. Through our Education Champion Network, we invest in local educators and activists — the people who best understand girls in their communities — in regions where most girls are missing out on secondary school. We leverage their collective power to create broader change and make it easier for all girls to learn.
We hold leaders accountable and we advocate — at local, national and international levels — for resources and policy changes needed to give every girl a secondary education. The girls we serve have high goals for themselves — and we have high expectations for leaders who can help them.
We also help develop the next generation of young leaders by giving girls the tools they need to advocate for education and equality in their communities and a platform for the world to hear their voices. We believe girls should speak for themselves and tell leaders what they need to learn and achieve their potential.
From supporting STEM education for young women in Pakistan to creating safe learning spaces for girls in northern Nigeria, your gift today is an investment in Malala Fund programmes that directly benefit girls.