Elvira, Maria Florinda and Yessica | October 30, 2020
During COVID-19 school closures, Indigenous girls increase access to books in rural Guatemala
“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.
60%
There are 3.7 million out-of-school children in Afghanistan — 60% are girls. (UNICEF)
Afghanistan
“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.
Tess Thomas | October 22, 2020
Young women in Nigeria share why they want to #EndSARS and reform the police
Misaal Irfan | October 20, 2020
Why civic engagement matters
Kwolanne Felix | October 14, 2020
The girls have always been here: Writer and advocate Devin Halbal on speaking out for trans rights
Tess Thomas | October 10, 2020
Get your copy of Assembly’s 2020 print edition
Tess Thomas and Omolara Uthman | September 30, 2020
How to tell your story: A writing guide from Assembly
Simi Aluko | September 30, 2020
Why I won’t translate my stories and identity to fit Western culture
Omolara Uthman | September 30, 2020
Putting a modern touch on ancient folklore
Geisi Aponte | September 21, 2020
A week in the life of a 13-year-old student Venezuela during the pandemic
Jasmine Kapadia | September 16, 2020
‘tiger balm cures all but the smell trails’
