Knowledge opens doors
This back-to-school season, stand with women whose access to education has been limited by poverty, violence and conflict. With a monthly gift of £12 or more, you can help us enrol women in our year-long programme.
Sign up before 20th September and we’ll send you a pack of bespoke pencils as a thank you.
Back to School
HELP WOMEN UNLOCK THEIR POTENTIAL
starting from £12 a month
For many in the UK, September is back-to-school: a month filled with the crisp scent of new notebooks, the rustle of uniforms and the excitement of new beginnings. Whatever stage of life we’re in, we remember the joy of reuniting with friends, the thrill of stepping into a classroom and the possibilities that education creates.
But for far too many women and girls around the world, this simple joy – and opportunity – is out of reach. The effects of this last a lifetime, limiting women’s agency over their own lives and their ability to participate in the workforce.
This back-to-school season, you can help us enrol classrooms of women in our Stronger Women, Stronger Nations programme, where they learn about their rights, health and income-generating skills – the fundamentals to rebuild their lives on solid ground.
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Women's and girls' education around the world
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Girls living in conflict and crisis areas are 90% more likely to be out of school than girls living in safe areas (Source: World Bank)
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In 2023 only 36% of women had any formal education before attending our programme
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Girls who have no education are three times more likely to marry by the age of 18 (Source: Save the Children)
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Women make up more than two-thirds of the world's 796 million illiterate people (Source: UN Women)
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In Afghanistan girls and women have been denied access to education, from primary school to university, robbing them of the opportunity to learn and create their own futures
Get matched with a sister
Become a Stand With Her sister supporter today and you will be matched with a woman survivor of war in one of the countries where we work.
Throughout the year, you will receive updates about her progress and get a chance to exchange letters.
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A deeper dive into our impact
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2023 was a particularly challenging year for women survivors of war and conflict worldwide, with numerous ongoing and new crises impacting their lives. These global conflicts underscored the importance of our mission.
We're proud to share our impact with you, our global community, and are grateful for your steadfast commitment in helping us reach those who are often forgotten.
September marks a new beginning for many as students around the world return to school. The fresh scent of new notebooks, the anticipation of learning, and the joy of reuniting with friends are moments cherished by many. But for countless women and girls living in conflict zones, this simple joy is unattainable.
Amina
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In Afghanistan, Amina* dares to stand up for women’s rights. Women have been virtually erased from public life over the past two years: banned from parks, gyms, restaurants, most jobs and education. Opposing these restrictions is incredibly dangerous, but Amina dares to keep teaching in our training centre. She braves the constant scrutiny of government authorities and she dares to spread the word that education should be the right of every woman and girl.
*Although the story is real, for reasons of security and privacy, we're not using Amina's real name or photograph.