Holistic Model
Through our programs, WGEP's holistic approach focuses on education, literacy, health, skill-building, and community engagement.
Academic Support
Identifying girls with the most economic need and eliminating the stress school fees can put on a family in poverty
Women’s Literacy Classes
Educated women are more likely to send their own children to school, be more active in their communities, and be advocates for other women and girls
Alternative to Female Genital Mutilation
Helping girls enter adulthood in the eyes of their community while avoiding early marriage, pregnancy, and violence that puts her life at risk
Access to Books & Literacy Activities
Fostering a lifelong love of reading with mobile libraries and literacy activities both in the classroom and at home
Psychological Support
Assisting our scholars as they face an uphill battle against cultural norms while forging their own empowered path
Community Engagement
Shifting the cultural paradigm toward gender equality by raising awareness and building community-wide support
Teacher Training
Building the capacity of local teachers to deliver high quality education
Computer Training
Reaching girls during school breaks to equip them with technical skills to broaden their horizons and open new career possibilities
Prevent Gender Based Violence
Equipping young women with knowledge and real-world skills to stop the cycle of gender-based violence in their communities and homes
Health Workshops
Reducing absences from school by equipping adolescent girls with reproductive health knowledge, disease prevention, and healthy decision making skills
Leadership Skills
Empowering girls to become the next generation of change agents in their communities
Positive Masculinity
WGEP offers workshops for boys on positive masculinity, equipping them to help break the cycle of gender-based violence in their communities