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PARENTS But only a third of parents surveyed said they are familiar or very familiar with their state's sex education requirements. And while 70% of them feel prepared to talk to their kids about sex, the numbers vary when broken down by factors like gender (noting that 77% of fathers feel confident in this space) or ethnicity, with only 44% of Asian parents noting they feel confident talking to their kids about sex. Like my parents. And, if there's one thing we've learned from the Parents Sex Education survey, more parents are being proactive about having conversations about sex education with their kids. Which is a great thing. But if the topic feels fraught, you're not alone. Here, some guidance on how to start—and continue—the conversation. That's why it's important to start early. "Getting ahead of the curve and establishing yourself as their go-to authority on all things puberty, sex education, consent, gender, and other sensitive topics will help kids trust that you're the safe person to ask for honest, shame-free, accurate information," says Rivera. "It's about being there for your child and being their safe guide." The Concept of ‘The Talk'—Singular—Is Outdated In the "old days," many parents thought a single "birds and bees" chat meant they'd done their due diligence as parents. But we all know how well that turned out. That's why it's critical to start conversations about sex education early and have them often. Sitting down for a big, serious, face-to-face conv...

The Girl Fund The Girl Fund helps girls stay in school by providing them with their special once-a-month needs—hygienic supplies, education and empowerment, added nutrition and medical care. Educating girls can change the world, but first we need to make sure they don’t miss school for lack of the necessities! “Large numbers of girls in many less economically developed countries drop out of school when they begin menstruating. This includes over 23% of girls in India.” —Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care. “Worldwide, 131 million girls are out of school — and 100 million of those are girls of high school age. While there are many reasons for this, periods play a major role.” —UNESCO LEARN MORE—HELP NOW To fight poverty, invest in girls An investment in girls’ education yields the best return in the developing world. When girls are educated, they delay marriage and childbearing, resulting in smaller, healthier families. They also have more opportunities to generate income, which is then more likely to be invested in their families and communities to provide the same opportunities to more girls. For each additional year of primary school a girl attends, her future earnings increase 10-20%. And the return is even higher for secondary school – 15-25%. Educating girls doesn’t just benefit families, it helps the economy. When educated women join the workforce, productivity goes up and GDP increases. Sravanthi's Story Sravanthi was born to a very poor family in India. Her...

Safeena, a London School of Economics graduate, has worked extensively with rural and urban underserved communities in South America, Africa and Asia. After returning to India, Safeena chose the agenda closest to her heart – that of girls’ education – and founded Educate Girls in 2007. She then went on to found Educate Girls US in 2014. Safeena’s efforts to bridge the gender gap in education in India have been widely recognized, both in India and across the world. She has been conferred with the 2017 NITI Aayog’s Women Transforming India Award, the 2016 NDTV-L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth Award, and has in the past received the British Asian Trust’s Special Recognition Award from HRH Prince Charles for outstanding contribution in education. Moreover, Educate Girls has received the prestigious 2015 Skoll Award, 2014 WISE Award, the 2014 USAID Millennium Alliance Award, the 2014 Stars Impact Award and the India Development Marketplace Award in 2011 from the World Bank. In 2019 Educate Girls was named an Audacious Project and Safeena’s TED Talk went live. Under Safeena’s leadership, Educate Girls initiated the world’s first Development Impact Bond (DIB) in education, a proof of concept that ties funding to outcomes. In 2018, on its completion, the Educate Girls’ DIB surpassed both its target outcomes by achieving 160% of its learning target and 116% of its enrolment target. The results are testimony to the fact that Educate Girls continues to deliver quality at scale and value ...

Mission Mission: We leverage existing community and government resources to ensure that all girls are in school and learning well. Vision: We aim to achieve behavioural, social and economic transformation for all girls towards an India where all children have equal opportunities to access quality education. Contact Email contact available with a Fundraising Contact Mrs Alison Bukhari Director Payment Address c/o CPA Kalantry LLP, 7026 Groton Street Forest Hills, New York, NY 11375 International Address Suite 201, Durolite House, Opposite Citi Mall New Link Road, Andheri (W) Mumbai - 400053 99999 International tel: 91 222630-3555 Donation Payable Legal name of organization: Educate Girls EIN for payable organization: 46-4493359 SOURCE: Self-reported by organization India was ranked as worst amongst the G20 countries to be a woman in, and 4th worst in the world in 2012. This ranking reflects rigid social systems, limiting attitudes towards gender roles, neglect and lack of support by parents and community. Such discrimination has resulted in India being home to largest number of illiterate women in the world (over 200 million [Source: UNESCO 2014]) with a female literacy rate of 61% (Source: UNESCO 2014) and 3 million eligible girls being out-of-school. Exacerbating the issue of access to education, the quality of education provided in government primary schools is mostly very weak, resulting in inferior learning outcomes. In rural India, only 47.8 % children in Class V can ...

Girl's Education Every Girl Deserves an Education A girl is not a statistic or a piece of property. She's a child who deserves a future. Girls the world over face A girl’s education changes everything. An educated girl is more likely to grow up healthy, safe and empowered to determine the course of her life and future. She’ll decide when she’s ready for marriage and children. She’ll likely send her children to school – and even live a longer life. We understand the importance of education for girl children. We do whatever it takes to ensure every last child has a chance to grow up healthy, educated and safe – her best chance for a bright future. With your help, we can educate girls who may not otherwise have the chance to learn — changing the course of their lives, their children’s lives and the future of their communities. Promoting Girls Education Save the Children’s Every Last Child campaign aims to reach the most vulnerable children, those left behind by the world’s progress in child health, education and protection — including girls. Too many girls, because of who they are or where they’re born, face unique challenges. Together, we will improve girls education. We will reach every last girl, empowering her to grow up healthy, educated and safe. Free to lead her own life, speak her mind and determine her future. Did You Know? • One girl under age 15 is married every seven seconds. • Girls are 3X more likely to be out of school* • Girls are 2X more likely to die from ma...

Investing in girls’ education transforms communities, countries and the entire world. Girls who receive an education are less likely to marry young and more likely to lead healthy, productive lives. They earn higher incomes, participate in the decisions that most affect them, and build better futures for themselves and their families. Girls’ education strengthens economies and reduces inequality. It contributes to more stable, resilient societies that give all individuals – including boys and men – the opportunity to fulfil their potential. But education for girls is about more than access to school. It’s also about girls feeling safe in classrooms and supported in the subjects and careers they choose to pursue – including those in which they are often under-represented. Despite evidence demonstrating how central girls’ education is to development, gender disparities in education persist. Around the world, 129 million girls are out of school, including 32 million of primary school age, 30 million of lower-secondary school age, and 67 million of upper-secondary school age. In countries affected by conflict, girls are more than twice as likely to be out of school than girls living in non-affected countries. Worldwide, 129 million girls are out of school. Only 49 per cent of countries have achieved gender parity in primary education. At the secondary level, the gap widens: 42 per cent of countries have achieved gender parity in lower secondary education, and 24 per cent in up...

For $80 a month, you can transform lives and educate a girl. Your contribution will provide food and an education to children in desperate need. With your donation, Educate Girls Now will provide families with the opportunity to educate all their children. With your help, these girls finally have a path forward. Educate Girls Now is committed to empowering and providing an education to girls at risk of becoming child brides; and have saved 54 Afghan girls, under the age of 15, from forced childhood marriages. With you by our side, we can double the number of children we serve now. Reach out and Educate Girls Now.

PARENTS But only a third of parents surveyed said they are familiar or very familiar with their state's sex education requirements. And while 70% of them feel prepared to talk to their kids about sex, the numbers vary when broken down by factors like gender (noting that 77% of fathers feel confident in this space) or ethnicity, with only 44% of Asian parents noting they feel confident talking to their kids about sex. Like my parents. And, if there's one thing we've learned from the Parents Sex Education survey, more parents are being proactive about having conversations about sex education with their kids. Which is a great thing. But if the topic feels fraught, you're not alone. Here, some guidance on how to start—and continue—the conversation. That's why it's important to start early. "Getting ahead of the curve and establishing yourself as their go-to authority on all things puberty, sex education, consent, gender, and other sensitive topics will help kids trust that you're the safe person to ask for honest, shame-free, accurate information," says Rivera. "It's about being there for your child and being their safe guide." The Concept of ‘The Talk'—Singular—Is Outdated In the "old days," many parents thought a single "birds and bees" chat meant they'd done their due diligence as parents. But we all know how well that turned out. That's why it's critical to start conversations about sex education early and have them often. Sitting down for a big, serious, face-to-face conv...

Mission Mission: We leverage existing community and government resources to ensure that all girls are in school and learning well. Vision: We aim to achieve behavioural, social and economic transformation for all girls towards an India where all children have equal opportunities to access quality education. Contact Email contact available with a Fundraising Contact Mrs Alison Bukhari Director Payment Address c/o CPA Kalantry LLP, 7026 Groton Street Forest Hills, New York, NY 11375 International Address Suite 201, Durolite House, Opposite Citi Mall New Link Road, Andheri (W) Mumbai - 400053 99999 International tel: 91 222630-3555 Donation Payable Legal name of organization: Educate Girls EIN for payable organization: 46-4493359 SOURCE: Self-reported by organization India was ranked as worst amongst the G20 countries to be a woman in, and 4th worst in the world in 2012. This ranking reflects rigid social systems, limiting attitudes towards gender roles, neglect and lack of support by parents and community. Such discrimination has resulted in India being home to largest number of illiterate women in the world (over 200 million [Source: UNESCO 2014]) with a female literacy rate of 61% (Source: UNESCO 2014) and 3 million eligible girls being out-of-school. Exacerbating the issue of access to education, the quality of education provided in government primary schools is mostly very weak, resulting in inferior learning outcomes. In rural India, only 47.8 % children in Class V can ...

Investing in girls’ education transforms communities, countries and the entire world. Girls who receive an education are less likely to marry young and more likely to lead healthy, productive lives. They earn higher incomes, participate in the decisions that most affect them, and build better futures for themselves and their families. Girls’ education strengthens economies and reduces inequality. It contributes to more stable, resilient societies that give all individuals – including boys and men – the opportunity to fulfil their potential. But education for girls is about more than access to school. It’s also about girls feeling safe in classrooms and supported in the subjects and careers they choose to pursue – including those in which they are often under-represented. Despite evidence demonstrating how central girls’ education is to development, gender disparities in education persist. Around the world, 129 million girls are out of school, including 32 million of primary school age, 30 million of lower-secondary school age, and 67 million of upper-secondary school age. In countries affected by conflict, girls are more than twice as likely to be out of school than girls living in non-affected countries. Worldwide, 129 million girls are out of school. Only 49 per cent of countries have achieved gender parity in primary education. At the secondary level, the gap widens: 42 per cent of countries have achieved gender parity in lower secondary education, and 24 per cent in up...