Back to School
Back to School 2026
Where Local Action Meets Global Impact
Connected by Education
This back-to-school season, WGEP is raising $50,000 to help girls in Kenya and Senegal stay in school, continue learning, and build brighter futures.
Your support helps provide scholarships, school supplies, mentorship, leadership opportunities, and the ongoing encouragement girls need to succeed.
Education in Action
Girls face different barriers to education in every community. That is why WGEP works alongside trusted local partners in Kenya and Senegal to develop solutions grounded in local knowledge, experience, and leadership.
Throughout the campaign, we will share scholar stories and updates from our partners about what they are seeing on the ground and how education is creating lasting change for girls, families, and communities.
Three Ways to Get Involved
01
Invest in Her Education
Help us reach our $50,000 goal and provide girls with the resources and opportunities they need to stay in school and thrive.
02
Shop Our Virtual School Supply Drive
Help provide essential school supplies for WGEP scholars in Kenya and Senegal. Choose an item from our virtual supply drive and make a direct difference in a student’s school year.
03
Attend Back to School at LOULOU
Join us for an intimate evening of food, conversation, and global connection.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
6:00–8:00 p.m.
LOULOU | 3057 W. Logan Blvd., Chicago, IL 60647
$200 per person | Limited to 35 guests
Enjoy an exclusive four-course dinner with wine prepared by ChEnjoy an exclusive four-course dinner with wine prepared by Chef Jason Hammel of Lula Cafe.
This year, we are especially excited to welcome two members of WGEP’s global team to Chicago: Njambi Wagacha, our Strategic Partnerships and Grants Manager, joining us from Kenya, and Casimir Coly, WGEP Senegal’s Program Coordinator, joining us from Senegal.
In a conversation facilitated by WGEP Founder & Executive Director Amy Maglio, Njambi and Casimir will share what our partners are seeing on the ground and how locally led solutions are advancing girls’ education in Kenya and Senegal. An audience Q&A will follow.