This back-to-school season, help Girls Education International send a girl to school in Pakistan or Liberia.

An often-overlooked solution to peace and poverty is as simple as books, teachers and opportunity.

The vast importance of girls’ education has never been as understood and valued as it is now. According to former Secretary-General of the United Nations, Kofi Annan, “When women thrive, all of society benefits, and succeeding generations are given a better start in life.”

For many, the popular book “Three Cups of Tea” brought to light to the imbalance in, and importance of girls’ education in Pakistan. “One of the approaches to ending terrorism in our world is by empowering women and making them full members of their society so they can speak for education, health care, justice and fairness,” said Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.), co-chair of the International Women’s Issues Task Force.

In Africa, the chances of a woman contracting HIV/AIDS diminish dramatically as she’s educated. She’ll also be more likely to earn more and have a smaller family, a combination that will elevate her family and community.

Can sending girls to school be the key to peace and prosperity throughout the world?

Let’s find out. Click here to donate to send a girl back to school.

The mission of Girls Education International is to expand and support educational opportunities for under-served females in remote and undeveloped regions of the world.

We envision a world where educational opportunities for women and girls are equal to those typically afforded boys and men, and thus provide the foundation for healthier and prosperous societies that reflect their unique cultural differences.