Schools in nearly 90% of the world’s countries have closed at some point this year to help slow the spread of COVID-19. For many students, these school closures could mean the end of their formal education. This is especially true for girls. Malala Fund’s research estimates 20 million more girls could be out of school after the pandemic ends.
Our aim at Malala Fund is to create a world where every girl can access 12 years of free, safe, quality education. We know educated girls strengthen economies, promote peace, and improve public health. To mitigate the impacts of this pandemic on girls and secure a better future, we’ve found that supporting locally-led initiatives works best.
Profound Change Starts With Local Partners
Inspired by Malala and Ziauddin Yousafzai’s early activism, Malala Fund launched the Education Champions Network to identify and scale the work of local educators and advocates. From creating digital
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