Girls Education International
THE MISSION OF GIRLS EDUCATION INTERNATIONAL IS TO WORK CLOSELY WITH COMMUNITIES IN MOUNTAINOUS REGIONS OF THE WORLD TO EXPAND AND SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS. WE PROMOTE LOCAL OWNERSHIP TO ENSURE THAT PROGRAMS RESPECT LOCAL CULTURE AND VALUES AND ARE SUSTAINED OVER THE LONG-TERM.WE FULFILL OUR MISSION BY SUPPORTING LOCAL EDUCATION THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT AND/OR RENOVATION OF SCHOOLS, THE HIRING AND HOUSING OF TEACHERS, THE PROVISION OF SCHOLARSHIPS AND LONG-TERM FUNDING, AND BY WORKING CLOSELY WITH LOCAL NGOS.
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6/9/2009 12:00:00 AM
Girls Ed has experienced some exciting growth this past year. In addition to this fabulous new website, we now have two new board members (still looking for more), funding for the Liberia project through spring 2010, and a quarterly newsletter. Check in with us occasionally for more news on girls education international!
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By Lizzy Scully