Standing up for girls’ education
Twice a week, under the shade of a tree, Fakia and Jemila meet with their female classmates to discuss everything from menstruation to marriage.
This is the Caro School Girls Club, led by these two vocal young leaders.
A young girl says no to early marriage
Aberash Deriba was just 12 years old when she stood up in court and begged them to stop the marriage her mother was forcing her into.
Thankfully, the court ruled in her favour.
Women are taking flight in Ethiopia
“Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.”
In a new twist on this old adage, a team of Ethiopian women did just that, but instead of landing among the stars, they made history in the skies.
It’s time to end early marriage in Ethiopia
The story is all too real: a young Ethiopian girl, having had the fortune of receiving a primary school education, is set to be married at the age of 15. There is little question about her possibilities of further education, of developing skills and a career.
Attitude shift needed to get more girls into school
Changing attitudes is a key step to ensuring every girl across the world gets an education.
That was the message from Michelle Obama, the First Lady of the United States, who I had the pleasure to hear speak at the World Innovation Summit for Education in Qatar this week.
