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Your gift can change a life.
When you donate to Girls in Charge Foundation, you're investing in the education, health, and empowerment of girls and women across Africa.
Give today—help a girl rise, lead, and thrive.
Together, we can do more.
Join hands with Girls in Charge Foundation to co-create sustainable solutions for girls and women.
Let’s build a world where every girl has the power to lead.
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Volunteers are the heartbeat of our mission.
Join our volunteer network and help shape brighter futures—one girl at a time.
What We Do
We focus on sustainable empowerment through our programs
01
Empower Through Education
We increase access to quality education for girls by providing learning resources, mentorship, and support programs that help them stay in school and succeed academically.
02
Build Leadership & Confidence
We nurture the next generation of female leaders through leadership development programs, personal growth workshops, and mentorship opportunities, giving girls the tools to lead and make positive change.
03
Promote Health & Well-being
We champion the total wellness of girls and young women by providing health education, menstrual hygiene programs, mental health support, and advocacy for safe spaces.
04
Equip with Skills & Economic Opportunities
We run skills development programs and entrepreneurial training that equip girls and women with practical skills and resources to become financially independent and create sustainable livelihoods.
05
Advocate for Girls' Rights & Inclusion
We amplify the voices of girls and young women by engaging with communities, policymakers, and stakeholders to promote gender equality, challenge harmful practices, and create inclusive environments where girls can thrive.
Our Impact
in Numbers
Facts & Figures
+50k
Girls and Women Empowered
through direct programs.
500+
Beneficiaries empowered
through Invest in Women
8years
Of driving change
in communities across Nigeria.
Successful Projects/Programs
Executed across communities, schools, and organizations
70+
About us
Empowering Her, From Grassroots to Global Impact.
Girls in Charge Foundation (GIC) is a registered non-profit organization committed to advancing the rights, education, and empowerment of girls and young women. Established in 2017, our mission is to provide opportunities, resources, and platforms that help girls thrive, lead, and drive positive change in their communities.
WHY GIRLS AND WOMEN?
When you empower a girl, you empower a nation.
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122 million girls remain out of school worldwide, mainly due to poverty, conflict, and gender-based barriers.
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Female participation in the formal labor market remains below 50% worldwide.
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Closing the gender gap in entrepreneurship could add $5–6 trillion to global GDP annually.
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Only 20% of women-led businesses globally have access to adequate financing compared to 35% of male-led businesses.
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In Nigeria, women-led MSMEs contribute significantly to local economies, yet 70% struggle to access loans or investment.
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Women reinvest up to 90% of their income into their families and communities, compared to 30–40% for men.
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Maternal mortality rates remain unacceptably high, with 94% of maternal deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries.
Your Support Transforms Lives
Our Impacts in Words.
“I'm proud to support Girls in Charge Foundation and their mission to empower girls and women around the world. Their dedication and commitment to making a difference is truly inspiring.
Oluchi, Volunteer
“As a parent, I believe that every girl deserves the opportunity to reach her full potential. Girls in Charge Foundation is doing important work to make that a reality.”
Evelyn Awunor, Parent
“I am grateful for the support and resources that Girls in Charge Foundation has provided me as I pursue my dreams. They truly care about empowering girls and women to succeed.”
Chijundu Alana, GIC Beneficiary
