A Summer of Milestones in Pakistan

This summer brought important milestones as girls completed their annual examinations, graduates prepared for their next chapter, and a new group of students joined the project.

🎓 Celebrating Academic Milestones

Students across the project have been working hard:

• 20 girls completed their Grade 10 matriculation examinations and graduated from the project.

• 19 girls completed their Higher Secondary School annual examinations.

• 3 girls completed their Grade 11 annual examinations.

We are incredibly proud of their determination and all they have accomplished!

📚 17 Graduates Are Continuing Their Education

One of the most exciting updates came after our Grade 10 students completed the program: 17 of the 20 graduates independently applied to Government Colleges to continue their studies.

Parents shared that the support their daughters received through the project motivated them to continue investing in their education even after direct project support ended.

At the same time, 13 new Grade 9 students joined the project, giving another group of girls the opportunity to benefit from educational support.

🎒 Ready for the New School Year

To help students start the new academic year prepared, every girl in the project received a new school uniform and school bag, helping ease the cost of essential school supplies for their families.

Education also extends beyond the classroom. Bedari held a session on preventing street harassment, attended by 37 project students alongside other students and teachers. These sessions help girls build the knowledge, confidence, and life skills to navigate challenges in their communities.

As one group of girls graduates and another begins, your support continues to create opportunities that extend far beyond a single school year.

Celebrate July Bonus Day Results With Us!

Once again we are humbled by the support of our donors on July Bonus Day. 

The success of this year’s campaign will help provide access and opportunity to girls and young women in Pakistan and Tanzania as they pursue their educational goals and dreams. 

We, like you, believe that education changes lives. Your partnership in this mission ensures that the girls we support can build their futures and transform their communities. 

Please accept our deepest gratitude.

One day only! July 15, 2026 is July Bonus Day

Join us in this matching funds opportunity from GlobalGiving.

Starting on Wednesday, July 15 at 10 a.m. EDT, Girls Education International will participate in GlobalGiving’s July Bonus Day campaign. During this 24-hour campaign, GlobalGiving is providing $150,000 in matching funds for donations between $100 and $1500. 

Will you consider donating $100 or more on July 15, 2026 to help us get our share of the additional matching dollars? This is a rare opportunity to donate on a day when your gift is amplified. 

All donations between $100 and $1500 will help towards a share of the matching dollars. 

Thank you as always for your generosity, trust, and belief in our mission.

If you have any questions, please contact stacey@girlsed.org

Challenges and Determination in Rural Pakistan

As annual exams approach, many girls remain deeply dedicated to their studies, even while facing significant obstacles—such as the rising cost of transportation and teacher shortages. Two students in rural Pakistan, Sidra and Yasmeen, have secure and consistent transportation with the support of Girls Ed, but shared that the shortage of qualified subject teachers in their rural school often leaves them struggling to fully understand key concepts:

“We are focusing on our studies as exams are near, but subject teachers are often unavailable. Sometimes other teachers teach subjects outside their expertise, and our concepts remain unclear.”

Community volunteers and students work together to find practical solutions to these challenges and dedicated teachers have implemented weekly practice exams to help students prepare for their exams, but Sidra and Yasmeen worry for their classmates. They shared, “Due to increased fuel prices, many girls are unable to attend college regularly. We are worried about how our classmates will manage their exams.”

This highlights the impact of Girls Education International. With transportation worries removed, the girls can fully focus on their studies, feeling confident and ready to excel on exam day.

Zihaya's Journey into Medicine

Zihaya’s dream is to become a pediatrician. She is a first-year student pursuing a Diploma in Medicine at the Kilimanjaro Institute of Health Sciences and she’s already turning her ambition into action! During a recent school break, she remained on campus to participate in a vaccination outreach team—an experience focused on preventing the spread of infectious diseases, protecting vulnerable populations, and strengthening community health. Through this hands-on work, Zihaya strengthened her clinical skills, deepened her understanding of public health, and further ignited her passion for serving others.

Zihaya is thriving. She has demonstrated strong academic performance, discipline, and determination, while building meaningful friendships with peers from across Tanzania, including Dodoma, Mbeya, Tanga, and Singida. These connections have helped her grow in confidence and adapt to university life. Her journey reflects the broader impact of Girls Education International—empowering young women with the tools, education, and self-belief to build brighter futures.

Introducing Teneka Robinson, Incoming Board Chair

We’re so excited to welcome Teneka to the Board!

Teneka is a K–16 education strategist and researcher focused on STEM teacher pipeline development and workforce readiness, with a commitment to building equitable education pathways for underserved communities. She previously served as Chair of the Harlem YMCA's Board of Managers, where she spearheaded the implementation of the Young Professional Committee to expand access to board leadership for early- and mid-career professionals. Teneka is a contributing author to two published books on educational equity. She is a doctoral candidate at Northeastern University, where she also earned her Master of Science in Nonprofit Management and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies from the College of the Holy Cross.

Teneka believes that the same principles driving her research and civic leadership at home—equitable access, strong pipelines, and intentional investment in the next generation—are the foundation of what girls around the world need to thrive.