Publication date | 19 September, 2024

Period : December 24 to July 2026

• Organismes : Primary, secondary and high schools
• Locations : West Africa - Ivory Coast, Senegal, Benin, Burkina Faso
• Objectives : Improve access to education for girls in African villages and rural areas
  • Raise awareness among parents and communities of the benefits of girls' education
  • Motivate young girls to continue their studies by presenting them with female role models
• Bénéficiairies: Young girls aged 5 to 18 - from CP1 to Terminale

• Number of villages and schools: 28
• Distribution of laptops: 56
• Educational tablets: 140
• School kits and uniforms: 308
• School fees for the 3 best students per class: 504
• Total expenditure: $39,280

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• Programme schedule: Start : 10am
  • Video screening
  • Documentary on women's careers 15 min
  • Videoconference with a successful role model - 15 to 20 min
  • Discussion, exchange and sharing - 15 min
  • Awards for the school's best female students - 20 min
  • Awareness on early pregnancy in schools - 20 min
  • Lunch - 12.30pm
  • Distribution of school uniforms, shoes and school kits - 2pm
  • Games competition, Atmosphere and party - Afternoon
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• Number of villages and schools: 28
  • Distribution of laptops: 56
  • Educational tablets: 140
  • School kits and uniforms: 308
  • School fees for the 3 best students per class: 504

Total expenditure: $39,280

Introduction

In Africa, particularly in rural areas, girls' education faces structural and cultural challenges. According to UNESCO, the school enrollment rate for girls remains significantly lower than that for boys, with a high dropout rate. Social norms, early pregnancy, poverty, and the lack of adequate educational infrastructure hinder girls' access to school and their success. To address this social and educational emergency, the Action For Africa association is launching an awareness and schooling program for girls in rural areas.

This program aims to remove the obstacles that compromise the future of young African girls by offering sustainable solutions adapted to their environment.

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The causes of low school enrollment rates among girls in rural areas

Girls dropping out of school is the result of multiple factors:

1. Social and cultural norms: In many communities, early marriage and domestic duties often take priority over girls' education,
2. Early pregnancy and forced marriage: Lack of sex education and school support increases the risk of unwanted pregnancies, forcing young girls to drop out of school,
3. Family pressure: Some families perceive girls' education as unnecessary, preferring to invest in boys.,
4. Poverty and lack of infrastructure: The costs associated with schooling (uniforms, supplies) and the distance to schools make it difficult to continue studying,
5. Inequalities in access to education: The lack of classrooms and qualified teachers penalizes girls more than boys, exacerbating disparities,

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Program objectives

This innovative program aims to:

• Improve access to education for girls in African villages and rural areas.
• Encourage academic motivation by presenting inspiring role models: women who have become doctors, lawyers, ministers, or entrepreneurs.
• Promote educational parity between girls and boys through free primary and secondary education.
• Raise awareness among parents and communities about the benefits of girls' education for sustainable socioeconomic development.
• Strengthen educational infrastructure: construction and renovation of classrooms and schools in rural areas.

Rewards to encourage success

As part of this program, the best students will be rewarded for their attendance and academic performance. These rewards include:

• Full coverage of tuition fees for the following year.
• Distribution of school tablets to promote digital learning.
• Provision of complete school kits: backpacks, notebooks, pens, and other essential supplies.
• School uniforms provided to students in need whose parents are experiencing financial difficulties.

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Expected results:

This program aims to have a positive and measurable impact:

1. Increased access to primary education (ages 6-11) in the villages concerned.
2. Increased enrollment rates for girls in middle school and high school.
3. Improved pass rates for the BEPC and BAC exams, thereby ensuring a smooth transition to higher education.
4. Significant reduction in school dropout rates, with enhanced monitoring of girls throughout their education.

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Why invest in girls' education?

Girls' education is a driver of economic and social development. Each additional year of schooling reduces the risk of early marriage and increases the chances of obtaining a well-paid job. An educated girl also contributes to improving the health and education of her children, thus breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty.

International organizations recognize girls' education as a priority issue for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in terms of poverty reduction, gender equality, and public health.

Conclusion:

The schooling program launched by Action For Africa is much more than an educational initiative: it is a call for solidarity and commitment. It aims to empower young girls in rural areas to dream big and achieve their ambitions. Every school built and every student encouraged is a victory for the entire community.

We therefore call on partners, sponsors, and institutions to mobilize in support of this noble and essential cause. Together, we can create a future where every African girl has access to education and can actively participate in the transformation of her country.

How can you support this program?

• Become a speaker, volunteer  
• Sponsor by financing the construction of a school or classroom.
• Sponsor young girls by covering their tuition fees.
• Join our awareness campaigns and commit to changing attitudes within rural communities.

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Chaque contribution compte ! Pour plus d’informations ou pour faire un don, contactez nous : contact@actionforafrica.org. Ensemble, bâtissons un avenir où chaque fille a le droit de réussir.

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