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Working closely with grassroots community partners to educate, empower, & promote equality for women

10/12/2026

Happy International Day of the Girl! 💜

Today, we celebrate the strength, determination, and potential of girls around the world, and the power of education to help them shape their own futures.

Meet Aïda Sow, 23, from Batamar, Senegal. During secondary school, Aïda faced family challenges, housing instability, and the possibility of being married before she could complete her education. Despite these obstacles, she remained determined to continue her studies.

Today, Aïda is pursuing her passion for agriculture. She has completed training in agricultural entrepreneurship and gained hands-on experience in agricultural production and food processing.

As Aïda shared:

“For me, this support represents much more than material assistance. It gives students hope, encourages them to continue their education, and shows them that they are not alone when facing difficulties.”

At Women's Global Education Project, we are proud to work alongside locally led partners in Kenya and Senegal to help girls stay in school through scholarships, supplies, mentorship, leadership opportunities, and other critical support.

We are also in the final days of our Back to School Campaign, aiming to raise $50,000 to help send 2,000 girls back to school.

A gift of $350 can fund one full scholarship, helping cover school fees, room and board, food, supplies, and a toiletry kit.

This International Day of the Girl, help us finish strong and invest in what becomes possible when girls have the opportunity to learn, lead, and thrive.

🎁 Donate here: https://womensglobal.app.neoncrm.com/forms/39?campaignId=9832

09/03/2026

We’re less than two weeks away from Back to School at LOULOU 2026 — and there are only 6 seats left!

Join Women's Global Education Project on Wednesday, September 16, for an intimate four-course, family-style dinner with thoughtfully paired wines at LOULOU by Lula Cafe. We’ll also be joined by Njambi Wagacha from Kenya and COLY Casimir from Senegal for a special conversation moderated by longtime WGEP supporter and global affairs leader Brian Hanson.

📅 Wednesday, September 16, 2026
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 LOULOU by Lula Cafe, (3057 W. Logan Blvd., Chicago, IL 60647)
🎟️ $200 per person

This Back-to-School season, we’re working to raise $50,000 to help 2,000 girls go back to school this fall.

🎟️ Reserve your seat:
https://womensglobal.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F51367

Can’t make it?
A $350 scholarship helps one girl return to school with support for school fees, room and board, food, supplies, and a toiletry kit.

🎒Fund a Scholarship:
https://womensglobal.app.neoncrm.com/forms/39?campaignId=9832

We hope to see you on September 16!

09/01/2026

🎒 Back to School 2026 is officially here!

A new school year is full of possibility—and at Women's Global Education Project, we have an ambitious goal: to raise $50,000 to help send 2,000 girls back to school this fall!

Across Kenya and Senegal, our locally led partners are helping girls overcome the barriers that too often stand between them and their education—through scholarships, school supplies, mentorship, leadership opportunities, and more.

And this fall, there are 3 ways you can be part of it:

🍽️ 1. Join us for a special dinner in Chicago
On September 16, gather with the WGEP community at LOULOU by Lula Cafe for an intimate four-course dinner featuring acclaimed chef Jason Hammel. We’ll hear directly from Njambi Wagacha of Kenya and COLY Casimir of Senegal about how locally led solutions are helping girls stay in school and lead change in their communities, moderated by Brian Hanson, longtime WGEP supporter and global affairs leader.

RSVP Today! https://womensglobal.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F51367

🎓 2. Fund a girl’s scholarship
For $350, you can help one girl return to school with support toward school fees, room and board, food, school supplies, and a toiletry kit—giving her the resources she needs to learn with dignity and thrive.

Fund a Girl's Scholarship Today! https://womensglobal.app.neoncrm.com/forms/39?campaignId=9832

🎒 3. Shop Our Virtual School Supply Drive
From a $15 Starter Kit to textbooks, hygiene kits, learning essentials, high school support, and university resources, every gift helps girls walk into the classroom ready to learn.

Shop Virtual Supply Drive Today! https://womensglobal.app.neoncrm.com/forms/40

Together, we can help make sure more girls have the opportunity not only to return to school—but to stay, learn, lead, and shape their own futures.

👉 Join our Back to School campaign today!

08/11/2026

Shantel’s education was at risk when her grandparents could no longer keep up with the cost of school fees. 💜

With scholarship support, Shantel can remain in school and focus on learning, growing, and preparing for her future. Her journey shows how supporting one girl’s education can bring hope to an entire family and help break cycles of hardship.

08/06/2026

From a remote island village in Senegal to a future in cybersecurity, Mariama’s story is one of resilience and possibility. 💜

With support from WGEP, Mariama received the school supplies, personal-care items, and mentorship she needed to stay in school and thrive. Today, she has graduated high school with honors in science and is pursuing cybersecurity, determined to inspire more girls to follow their passions in STEM.

08/05/2026

Naomi refused to let poverty and the threat of early marriage define her future. 💜

With support from WGEP and our partner, HOPE for Girls Education Africa, Naomi received the scholarship and mentorship she needed to stay in school and pursue her dreams. Today, she is earning a degree in Community Development and is committed to advocating for vulnerable girls so they, too, can build brighter futures.

08/04/2026

Fatoumatou’s journey is a testament to the power of education and support. 💜

After facing health challenges, long distances to school, and the risk of dropping out, WGEP’s Sisters to School program helped her stay in school by providing fees, supplies, health insurance, psychosocial support, and guidance. Today, Fatoumatou is a state-registered nurse, living her dream of improving the health and well-being of others while inspiring the next generation of girls to pursue their own futures.

06/24/2026

💜 Join the WGEP Team! 💜

We’re hiring an Accounting Assistant to support the financial operations here at WGEP.

If you’re interested in supporting girls’ education and empowerment, we’d love if you clicked the link below and applied!!!

🔗 View the full position description and apply using this link: https://www.womensglobal.org/accountingassistantwgep

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06/18/2026

🌎💜 Education is Climate Action. 💜🌎

Around the world, 122 million girls were still out of school in 2025, and climate change continues to make access to education even more difficult. Each year, climate-related challenges prevent at least 12.5 million girls from completing school.

But girls are not just affected by climate change, they are essential to solving it.

When girls have access to education, they gain the knowledge, confidence, and leadership skills to strengthen their communities, support sustainable solutions, and build a more resilient future for everyone.

At WGEP, we believe investing in girls' education is one of the most powerful ways to create lasting social, economic, and environmental change. Every girl who stays in school is helping shape a stronger future for her community and our world. ✨

Because educating girls isn't just an investment in education, it's an investment in climate justice.

05/22/2026

What a night! 💜

Thank you to everyone who joined us on Monday, May 11, for Ndajee 2026: From Education to Climate Action—Girls Leading Change at The Dalcy in Chicago’s West Loop.

Together, we have raised over $312,000 toward our $350,000 goal — and we are so close!

The evening was filled with community, celebration, and a shared commitment to girls’ education, including an Impact Award celebration honoring Julie Moller, a powerful keynote from Craig Davidson of Rick Steves’ Europe, West African drumming and dancing by Victoria Djembe Academy, a silent auction, paddle raise, dancing, and desserts.

A special shoutout to our wonderful emcee, Alex Mbuthia, for leading the evening with warmth, energy, and heart!

We were also proud to debut our new video highlighting WGEP’s work in Senegal, where girls and women are leading climate action through education, leadership, and locally driven solutions.

🎥 Watch: Girls Leading Climate Action in Senegal here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=xKREcTclNnvx4xIx&v=ZeoJRSC95Xk&feature=youtu.be

Thank you to our sponsors, donors, partners, volunteers, Board members, and guests for making Ndajee such a memorable and impactful evening!

Missed Ndajee or want to help us reach our goal? There is still time to make a gift and support girls as they learn, lead, and change the world.

Donate Today! https://womensglobal.app.neoncrm.com/forms/34

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