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Malala Fund Education Champion Network

Afghanistan, Pakistan, Brazil, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Tanzania, Multi-Regional

The Malala Fund works to ensure 12 years of free, safe, quality education for every girl. Focusing on Afghanistan, Pakistan, Brazil, Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Tanzania, the fund invests in local advocates through its Education Champion Network. Recent grants include USD 3.26M for Afghanistan supporting 10,000+ girls through alternative learning and USD 4.8M across five countries. Advocacy targets gender apartheid recognition, increased education budgets, and addressing hidden schooling costs.

Behavior Goal

Advocate for policy change, increase public education budgets, and support local civil society organizations advancing girls right to education

Target Audiences

Implementers & Partners

  • Malala Fund
  • Education Champion Network
  • Local Partner Organizations

Donors & Sponsors

  • Private Foundations
  • Individual Donors
  • Corporate Partners

Key Takeaways

  • 1Local advocates understand community context best
  • 220%+ of grants go to girl/young women-led organizations
  • 3Advocacy for gender apartheid recognition in Afghanistan
  • 4Addresses hidden schooling costs (transport, materials, uniforms)
  • 5Works to increase public school budgets through policy advocacy

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