“I believe we will see
every girl in school in
my lifetime.”
Malala’s story
Learn how Malala began her fight for girls — from an education activist in Pakistan to the youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate — and how she continues her campaign through Malala Fund.
Where we work
Malala Fund’s Gulmakai Network supports the work of education champions in developing countries — and helps bolster girls’ secondary education around the world.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan
Recruiting female teachers and eliminating gender discrimination
Brazil
Brazil
Ensuring schools reach the most marginalised girls and training young women to speak out for their rights
India
India
Expanding access to free secondary school through advocacy, mentorship programmes and re-enrolment campaigns
Nigeria
Nigeria
Helping girls living under the threat of Boko Haram complete their education and campaigning for education reform
Pakistan
Pakistan
Fighting for education funding, guaranteeing 12 years of school for girls and training young women to speak out for their rights
Syria region
Syria region
Using technology to give girls access to classrooms and working to ease enrolment restrictions and reduce child marriage
“We need to encourage girls that their voice matters. I think there are hundreds and thousands of Malalas out there.”
— Malala
Assembly
Assembly is our digital publication and newsletter for girls and young women to share their thoughts, challenges and accomplishments — and for all of us to learn about this new generation of leaders.
Angelina Tropper | November 14, 2018
Before I knew about my learning disability, I was afraid of going to school.
11-year-old Canadian Angelina shares how her learning disability made her a better student and person.
Omolara Uthman | November 14, 2018
Two Haitian students capture the beauty of their country
In Port-au-Prince, Phalonne Pierre and Philomène Joseph learned to photograph their country’s rich culture and aesthetics with the help of the nonprofit, FotoKonbit.
Luzelena Escamilla | November 14, 2018
Investment in education, better technology, gender equality: what this 17-year-old wants to see change in Mexico
Melanie Dantés discusses what needs to change in Mexico so that all girls can achieve their full potential.
McKinley Tretler | November 8, 2018
PERIOD talk with Nadya Okamoto
21-year-old student Nadya Okamoto created the nonprofit PERIOD to help those in need access menstrual products — and the process helped Nadya rediscover herself.
Bhumika Regmi | November 7, 2018
Untouchable to unstoppable — two classmates in India are changing their fate
For teenagers Shree and Vaishali, being in school means escaping a future determined for them at birth.
Bhumika Regmi | November 1, 2018
School boats give girls a chance at education
For girls in a remote Nepali village, rowing to school is the only way they can complete their education.
Kiara Nirghin | October 26, 2018
Dear Future STEM Pioneers
Google Science Fair winner Kiara Nirghin gives Assembly readers advice on how to begin a career in STEM.
Tess Thomas | October 23, 2018
The leaders of today meet the leaders of tomorrow
Assembly celebrates International Day of the Girl with girls and businesswomen.
Monique Jaques | October 18, 2018
Gaza Girls
When Monique Jacques first travelled to Gaza, what stood out to her was “the strength, creativity and vibrancy of Palestinian girls and young women.”
Luzelena Escamilla | October 18, 2018
Our daily reality of gun violence and trauma: Q&A with teen activist Edna Chavez
I spoke with Edna to discuss the trauma of gun violence, how the government can support students of colour and her advice for other young leaders.The fight for girls’ education won’t be
won by girls alone.
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