In close partnership with the traditional Islamic community of Medina Gounass and its religious leaders, FHI 360’s U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Passerelles team works to build gateways to high-quality, relevant education for girls and other young learners in Senegal. The partnership works with “daaras” (Quranic schools), or informal schools, to formalize education and provide specialized training to teachers, teacher coaches and inspectors, with the goal of creating safer and engaging learning environments that motivate students to advance in their studies. Learn more.

FHI 360, through its local Migrant and Seasonal Head Start programs, is working to provide the children of migrant farmworkers with high-quality, affordable, and reliable early childhood education. Explore this photo story to learn how MSHS is making a difference in the lives of migrant farmworkers.

WFSS Special Project: constructed a water tower with underground piping and three central water distribution kiosks (faucets)—and built a latrine (toilet facility) at Pian-tok Primary School. This project benefits 2,000 community members in the Eastern Bank area of Wau, Western Bhar El Ghazal State. The main water distribution points are Pian-tok Primary School, the Eastern Bank community, and the market. These projects allow easy access to clean water, improve hygiene and sanitation, and create more sustainable habits. Before the installation of the restroom, students walked miles to the bush to relieve themselves, missing lessons and often going home. Girls are significantly affected as they now have a place to practice proper hygiene and sanitation instead of skipping school due to their menstrual cycle. The new toilet facility serves 228 girls, 293 boys, and 15 teachers. Learn more

In the community of Cite Soleil, Haiti where violence reigns, World Hope continues to serve children by providing access to safe, quality education. More information

Urmila’s journey toward a career wasn’t as straightforward as she hoped. She moved to a city seeking more job opportunities, but since she didn’t have much professional experience, she was often turned away. But Urmila didn’t give up. She kept looking for safe and reliable work, and eventually heard about an initiative that helps young women become teachers — a program run in collaboration with Plan International. More information

The #GirlDad movement — it started in tribute to Kobe Bryant, honoring his words about being a father to four daughters. “Girls are the best,” Bryant said in a 2018 interview with ESPN. “I would have five more girls if I could. I’m a girl dad.” Fathers everywhere have proudly claimed that same love for their girls. They recognize that the potential of their daughters is the same as that of their sons. And because of that, they’re making serious strides toward gender equality. Here are five “girl dads” from around the world who are doing amazing things for their daughters — and for girls everywhere. Learn more

One week out of school doesn’t seem like a lot. For some students, that might even seem like a much-needed break from the demands of homework and exams. But what about one week every month? Felicia in Mozambique doesn't have much of a choice when she gets their periods. Pads and underwear can be expensive, and stress families that are already stretched thin trying to provide other necessities, like food. Learn more

Before the war began in Syria, Maha, 50, never imagined she would have the chance at an education. Thanks to changing gender roles and a literacy program offered by CARE, her dream has come true. “Every woman should be educated," she explains. "Thankfully the role of women is changing in the community. Organizations come to the villages and help women learn to read and write or sew or other professions. In the past this wasn’t available or acceptable." Learn more

Between May and July 2022, LIFE provided monthly stipends to teachers in public and Sharia schools. One hundred fifty-six teachers from eight locations were chosen for the subsidy. Additionally, operating costs and petty cash were provided to allow the schools to operate without disruption.