Girls living in war-affected places face challenges many of us can’t imagine.
Test your knowledge with our quiz and discover both the struggles and the hope that millions of girls around the world share.
#SheDares to Learn
In a war zone, being a teenage girl means growing up too fast. Often, they are forced to leave school, forced to get married, and constantly surrounded by violence.
But what if — even in the toughest places — girls could reclaim the chance to learn, grow, and dream again? Our Adolescent Girls Program helps 16- and 17-year-olds do just that.
We create a safe space for young girls to be teenagers again. They learn about their rights, their health, how to earn and save money, and how to protect themselves in a world that too often fails them. These girls are daring to break the cycles of violence and poverty that hold them back. And with the right tools and support, they dare to imagine a different future for themselves.
16-17
the age of girls enrolled in our Adolescent Girls Program
133 million
girls today are not in school worldwide (Source: UN)
NEARLY 1 in 4
ever-married or partnered girls aged 15-19 have experienced intimate partner violence (Source: UN)
At Women for Women International, we believe that when you invest in girls, you invest in stronger families, communities, and societies. By providing skills, resources and support...
we help girls in places affected by war and conflict break the cycle of inequality and build brighter futures.
Girls like Heva...
The war in Syria forced Heva's family to flee to Iraq when she was very young. At 17, in a new country, she was out of school and under pressure from her family and community to stay at home. But a Facebook post inviting her to join our Adolescent Girls Program changed everything. When Heva signed up, she rediscovered the joy of learning. She picked up hairstyling and makeup, connected with other girls, and felt free enough to write poetry again—the thing she loves most.
Heva dares to keep learning. And because #SheDares to Learn, she is demanding a better future for herself
...or like Nerat.
At just 14, Nerat became a mother and was forced into marriage. Her childhood was cut short — but she never lost the courage to believe in herself. When she joined our program last year, she started learning about nutrition, baking, reproductive health, and how to start a small business. Now she’s running a sesame seed business in her community, saving money, and planning to go back to school.
Nerat dares to keep learning. And because #SheDares to Learn, the cycle of poverty ends with her.
She Dares to Learn, You Can Help
All gifts will be 3X matched to enroll more teen girls. Donations of $50 or more are eligible for a bag charm, handmade by women survivors in Rwanda. Please allow 6-8 weeks for shipping.
Your generous gift will transform the lives of courageous survivors of war who stand up for their rights despite the risks. Donate today to triple your impact and receive a handmade bag charm!