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One Girl Can One Girl can make an impact when you believe in her potential. We Educate. We Mentor. We Train.

One Girl Can was born out of a need to recognize and reward outstanding academic achievement and provide an opportunity for the brightest and most promising girls in rural Africa to develop substantial and meaningful careers through a university or post-secondary school education. Educating girls is one of the fastest and most effective ways of promoting global economic development, and the key to ultimately ending poverty and injustice for women. It is also one of the highest return investments in the developing world.

The transition from campus to career is a defining moment for our university graduates.Through our Opening Doors Foundat...
13/10/2026

The transition from campus to career is a defining moment for our university graduates.

Through our Opening Doors Foundation mentorship program, graduates are paired with female professionals from around the world who provide guidance as they take their first steps into their careers.

For recent graduate Grace, mentorship became something more than she expected:

“When I first started seeking mentorship, I thought I was looking for a map, someone to hand me the answers and point me in the right direction. What I actually found was a mirror. Through every challenging question and honest conversation, my mentor Natalia didn’t just give advice, she encouraged me to trust my own judgment and reframe how I saw my potential. Growth, I’ve learnt, isn’t about finding someone to lead you by the hand. It’s about having someone walk beside you long enough until you realize you were capable of leading yourself all along.”

Today, on International Day of the Girl, our team and CEO Michelle Sutter spent the day with 450 incredible girls at Mbo...
11/10/2026

Today, on International Day of the Girl, our team and CEO Michelle Sutter spent the day with 450 incredible girls at Mbooni Girls High School in Kenya, listening to their dreams and aspirations for the future.

It’s a powerful reminder of why we do what we do. Every girl deserves the opportunity to pursue her dreams, access education and build a future of her choosing.

Today, we celebrate the girls who inspire our work every day and the limitless potential within each of them.

One Girl Can Change the World.

Join us for One Girl Can’s 10th “I WANT TO BE” Benefit, an evening designed around connection, community, and impact. Co...
07/10/2026

Join us for One Girl Can’s 10th “I WANT TO BE” Benefit, an evening designed around connection, community, and impact.

Come from work, bring your friends, and meet new people over great food and a glass of w**e. Throughout the evening, creative activations will bring you closer to our mission and the students at the heart of our work.

Bid on bucket-list experiences, including African safaris, and help fund high school and university scholarships for high-potential girls from underserved communities in Kenya.

April 22, 2027 | 5:30–9:30 PM
Terminal City Club, Vancouver

Buy Your Early Bird Ticket by December 31 for $250

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/onegirlcan/2260272


One Girl Can Change the World. Your support makes it possible.

Join us in congratulating Rosselyne, who graduated last month from the University of Nairobi with a Bachelor of Science ...
05/10/2026

Join us in congratulating Rosselyne, who graduated last month from the University of Nairobi with a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Biotechnology, earning First Class Honours.

In Rosselyne’s words: “Completing my university education has transformed me from an uncertain student to a confident graduate. My goal is to be involved in the development of innovative products for both medical and domestic use, while also drawing scientific conclusions to help minimize disease risks.”

When we believe in one girl, we open doors for her to change the world.

Congratulations, Rosselyne! We can’t wait to see where you go from here.

My goal, aside from ensuring we can educate as many girls as possible, is that every single one of those girls believes ...
01/10/2026

My goal, aside from ensuring we can educate as many girls as possible, is that every single one of those girls believes and knows in their heart that they matter.

I sat down with Lisa Carpenter on her podcast, Congruent, and we talked about the parts of my story I don’t always get to share. Starting in my first leadership role with no training, no mentor, and no idea what I was doing. An early boss who told me no one could outwork him, and I made it my mission to prove him wrong. We also talked about my first trip to Kenya, watching the first student I sponsored graduate university, and a question a girl asked me at a school in Kibera. “Why do we matter?”
That question is a big part of why I lead One Girl Can Society today. If you’ve ever built a career the hard way, and you’re curious what it looks like to redefine success on your own terms, I think you’ll enjoy this conversation.

Episode is live now.
Michelle Sutter

Today’s Changemaker Spotlight shines on Annette Lam. Since 2016, Annette has been a dedicated supporter of One Girl Can,...
29/09/2026

Today’s Changemaker Spotlight shines on Annette Lam.

Since 2016, Annette has been a dedicated supporter of One Girl Can, helping to change the lives of 17 students through education.

Last fall, Annette travelled to Kenya with us on a donor trip to meet the students she has supported. Witnessing the emotional reunion between Annette and her students was a moment none of us will ever forget.

Annette, thank you for your generous spirit, your unwavering belief in the potential of every girl, and your continued trust in One Girl Can. We are so grateful to have you as part of our community of changemakers.

We’re proud to share that 33 One Girl Can high school graduates have been awarded university scholarships and will begin...
14/09/2026

We’re proud to share that 33 One Girl Can high school graduates have been awarded university scholarships and will begin university this month.

Research shows that educated women invest 90% of their income back into their families and communities, including their children’s health and education.

The impact of these 33 scholarships extends far beyond these young women, creating opportunities for their families, communities, and generations to come.

The ripple effect of educating a girl is immeasurable.

We want to celebrate Queen Mutheu who has recently graduated from university with First Class Honours in Marine Engineer...
09/09/2026

We want to celebrate Queen Mutheu who has recently graduated from university with First Class Honours in Marine Engineering!

Queen has been part of the One Girl Can program since high school and now shares “As I begin this new chapter of my life, I am determined to make the most of the education and opportunities I have been given. I hope to build a successful career, become independent and one day be able to give someone else the same hope and opportunity that you gave me”

Please join us in congratulating Queen on this incredible achievement!

Today is International Day of Charity and our goal is to provide 100 One Girl Can high school students across 7 schools ...
05/09/2026

Today is International Day of Charity and our goal is to provide 100 One Girl Can high school students across 7 schools with everything they need for the school year.

When you sponsor one student’s school supplies, you’re making sure she has her uniform, jacket, shoes, school bag, books and stationery for the entire year.

100 girls. $220 each. Let’s get there together.

For the 100 high school students in our back-to-school campaign, having a uniform, jacket, shoes, school bag, books and ...
03/09/2026

For the 100 high school students in our back-to-school campaign, having a uniform, jacket, shoes, school bag, books and stationery means arriving at school prepared and ready to focus on learning.

For $220, you can provide one student with everything she needs for the entire school year.

Let’s make sure all 100 girls have what they need.

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Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
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