Girls' Education
Futures on hold: Nepal funding cuts risk early marriage for 300+ girls
Twelve-year-old Radhika Yadav's fears were immediate: Without the UDAAN education program, she and over 300 other girls in Madhesh and Lumbini provinces face the risk of early marriage. The termination of the $329 million aid funding has put millions of girls’ futures in jeopardy across Nepal.
Read MoreSeeds of change: Women farmers in Yemen grow food, income, and confidence
In Yemen’s Taiz Governorate, where conflict and displacement have left millions food insecure, a simple but powerful solution is taking root: home gardens. With support from CARE and the WFP, 200 women received seeds, tools, irrigation systems, and training to grow their own food.
Read MoreIn Somaliland, a bowl of food opens school doors for girls
In drought-affected Somaliland, daily meals eaten at school are nourishing more than bodies and minds. With food on the table, children—especially girls—are returning to school, families are breathing easier, and entire communities are growing stronger.
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Despite enormous challenges, some girls in Afghanistan are still finding ways to learn
In Afghanistan, where 80% of school-aged girls are out of school, community-based education is sparking hope. Programs like CARE's Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) are part of the Leave No Girls Behind (LNGB+) initiative, providing marginalized girls, including those with disabilities, access to primary education and empowering them with literacy and arithmetic skills, fostering a brighter futur
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