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Girls for Girls (G4G) Component of the Resilience Integrated Education Programming for Children and Youth

UNICEF / KfW

Status & duration
Completed · Completed
Location
Yobe State, including Damagum, Fune LGA
States
Yobe
Girls taking part in a G4G spelling bee and reading festival

Girls taking part in a G4G spelling bee and reading festival

Case study overview

Mobilised girls to access basic education through enrolment, re-enrolment, retention and progression, supported by Girls4Girls groups, Mothers' Associations and School-Based Management Committees.

Key interventions & deliverables

  • Girls4Girls groups supporting girls in school.
  • Mothers' Associations promoting women's participation in education.
  • Strengthening School-Based Management Committees.
  • Reading facilitators and G4G mentors with quarterly and monthly review meetings.
  • Spelling bees, reading festivals, He4She supportive supervision and a biannual G4G radio programme.

Headline impact

Girls enrolled, retained and progressing in basic education.