Let Her Learn.

Every girl deserves an education.

But right now, 129 million girls are out of school. Conflict, poverty and gender discrimination are keeping them from learning — and from shaping their own futures.

At Malala Fund, we believe education is a fundamental right. And we’re building a world where every girl has access to 12 years of free, safe, and quality education.

When Saniya’s school closed, it didn’t come with an announcement.

Armed men moved into her town and teachers stopped showing up. Patrols roamed outside the gate. Rumors spread — the school would be targeted. Her father said ”It’s too dangerous to send you back. It’s time for you to marry.”

But Safiya wanted something else. She wanted chemistry classes. She wanted to read and write. She wanted to become a doctor.

Today, she’s back in school. Her uniform like her armor. And she’s passing every exam.

Your support helped make that happen.

Thousands of girls are still waiting for that chance.

Why Girls Education

Education Changes Everything. Each additional year of secondary education,

Every year of secondary education can increase a girl’s future income by 15–25%
(World Bank)
Girls with secondary education are 3 times less likely to marry before 18
(UNICEF)
If every girl completed secondary school, child deaths could drop by 49% and early pregnancy rates by 59%
(Malala Fund)
Educating girls could add $12 trillion to the global economy if gender gaps in education and workforce participation were closed
(McKinsey Global Institute)

Educating girls is one of the most effective, scalable solutions to reduce global inequality in a single generation. We can't afford to wait.

Who We Are

At Malala Fund, we believe every girl deserves the chance to learn — not just because it's fair, but because it's transformative.

Co-founded by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai, we’re building a world where 12 years of free, safe, quality education is a right—not a privelage.

With your support:

We’ve reached over 750,000 girls through targeted education programs.
We’ve trained and funded local education champions who lead change in their communities.
We’ve helped secure national policies that protect and expand girls’ access to school.
We’ve amplified girls’ voices through global storytelling platforms and youth-led research.

Our Approach

Girls face different barriers in every country, every community, and every classroom. Our approach is rooted in equity, leadership, and long-term systems change.

We fund and equip educators, researchers, and grassroots advocates who are transforming education locally from the inside out.
Girls are not just beneficiaries — they’re problem solvers. We back their ideas, invest in their leadership, and amplify their voices globally.
We work with governments and global partners to remove the legal, financial, and cultural barriers keeping girls out of school at the systems level.

We're shifting power so girls never have to leave school again.

What Your Support Makes Possible
In conflict zones and crisis-affected regions like Afghanistan, Nigeria and Pakistan, girls are often the first pulled out of school — and the last allowed to return.

With your help, we can remove the barriers that hold them back and open the doors that move them forward:

Provide essential supplies and safe transportation so girls can attend school without fear
Support teachers and equip schools with tools for safety, learning, and belonging
Eliminate discriminatory laws and abolish school fees that keep girls out of classrooms
Expand access to technology and amplify girl-led storytelling through digital platforms

Our team uses real-time data and on-the-ground feedback to ensure every dollar you give reaches where it matters most — and fuels change that lasts.

What Your Gift Makes Possible

Every gift, no matter the size, plays a powerful role in a girl's future. A $50 donation provides school supplies and safe transportation—ensuring one girl can get to school and learn without fear. With $100, you can cover an entire year of school for a girl, giving her not just an education, but a sense of possibility. A $250 gift helps train teachers in underserved areas, strengthening the classrooms where girls return to hope. And with a gift of $1,000 or more, you support national-level advocacy—transforming the laws and systems that keep girls out of school in the first place.

Not Sure Where to Start?
Whether you’re giving for the first time, in honor of someone you love, or to support a girl like Safiya, your gift makes real change possible.

68% of our supporters give again — because they see the difference their donation makes.

Why I Give
"I gave because I couldn’t imagine what my life would be like without education, and I wanted to give someone else the chance to thrive.”
— Anna R.

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Education is not a luxury. It’s a right.

With your help, more girls will walk into classrooms, step onto stages, and take their futures back.

Let her learn. Let her lead.

Make Your First Gift

Let Her Learn.

When Saniya’s school closed, it didn’t come with an announcement.

Education Changes Everything. Each additional year of secondary education,

Educating girls is one of the most effective, scalable solutions to reduce global inequality in a single generation. We can't afford to wait.

Join Us