“We need to encourage girls that their voice matters. I think there are hundreds and thousands of Malalas out there.”
— Malala
“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
Afghanistan
1.5m
Over 1.5 million school-aged Syrian refugee children live in Turkey and Lebanon — but half of them are not in school. (HRW)
Syria region
Syria region
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.
Paradise Ocean Phoenix | July 1, 2020
With ‘The Afternoon Show,’ girls can express ourselves, raise awareness about issues — and laugh
Roula Mohammed | July 1, 2020
Life as a Syrian refugee in Turkey during the COVID-19 crisis
Cailane Martins | June 25, 2020
A week in the life of a 17-year-old student in Brazil during the COVID-19 crisis
Tabitha Willis | June 23, 2020
Increasing Black students’ access to STEM careers starts in the classroom
Clara Spars | June 23, 2020
Designing a difference: Using art to fight for justice
Carlita Washington | June 19, 2020
A week in the life of a university student government representative
Malala Yousafzai | June 17, 2020
A message from Malala to the class of 2020
Daisy Garcia-Castro | June 17, 2020
Becoming the first Latina in my family to graduate from college
Tess Thomas | June 17, 2020
Reflections from the class of 2020
Tess Thomas | June 17, 2020
From the classroom to the front line
