A Global Obligation

Educating every girl is not merely a global obligation—it is a catalyst for transformative change. Yet, despite significant strides over the past few decades, millions of girls worldwide remain deprived of their right to education. This disparity not only hinders individual potential but also impedes global development.

The Current Landscape

As of 2025, approximately 122 million girls remain out of school globally, with more than 30 million in the primary age group, and 68 million residing in conflict-affected and fragile contexts. 

The Ripple Effects of Educating Girls

Economic Empowerment

Educated girls are more likely to earn higher incomes, contribute to economic growth, and break the cycle of poverty. For instance, providing one additional year of schooling to girls can increase their future wages by 10–20%, a return higher than that for boys.

Health and Well-being

Educated women tend to have fewer, healthier children and are more likely to seek healthcare services, leading to reduced maternal and child mortality rates. Moreover, education empowers women to make informed decisions about their health and well-being.

Social and Political Participation

Girls' education fosters greater participation in civic and political life, promoting gender equality and social justice. Educated women are more likely to advocate for policies that benefit their communities and contribute to societal progress.

The Individual Obligation

Educating every girl is a fundamental human right and a strategic investment in the future. By addressing the barriers that prevent girls from accessing education, we can unlock the full potential of half the world's population. But we cannot just rely on the governments to solve the problem. Each of us has an obligation to do our part.

Recommend a Girl

If you know a girl child who should be attending primary school, recommend her at EducateEveryGirl.com. That's it. Your part is done.

The time to act is now—because when we know a girl who should be in primary school and do nothing about it, another girl grows up without an education, and we become part of the problem instead of the solution.

Let's try to be part of the solution - one girl at a time.