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Educate Girls - Stars Foundation - 2014 Impact Award - Education Winner

The Challenge
Throughout India, gender disparity remains a significant barrier to education. Close to 4 million girls across the country are out of school. Without an education, these girls suffer from extremely low literacy rates, poor health outcomes and alarming rates of child marriage. In Rajasthan, where nine of India's 26 'critical' gender gap districts are located, 40% of girls drop out of school before they reach the 5th grade, and the female literacy rate is only 44% compared to 76% for males.

The Response
Educate Girls was established as a scalable, sustainable model to reduce the number of girls out of school, and to improve literacy and numeracy in critical gender gap districts in India. Educate Girls mobilises educated youth volunteers from local communities into 'Team Balika' groups. Team Balika members act as 'girls champions' at the community level, supporting the immediate needs of girls by conducting school enrolment campaigns in their villages and working with girls in classrooms to improve learning outcomes and life skills. The organisation also encourages parents and community members to change attitudes towards girls' education and to advocate for improved school quality. Educate Girls has brought more than 70,000 girls back to school and reached more than 650,000 children. Its 2005 pilot programme has now been replicated in more than 7,500 state schools across Rajasthan. The organisation's work with School Management Committees, through the implementation of school improvement plans, has seen an increase in the proportion of schools with drinking water, from 46% to 82%, and seen the proportion of schools with separate girls' toilets increase from 44% to 71%.

Photos: Suchit Nanda
http://www.starsfoundation.org.uk/awards/organisations/educate-girls

Young girls at school in Rajasthan.

Educate Girls, founded in 2007, is a non-governmental organization that holistically tackles issues at the root of gender inequality in India’s educational system. A comprehensive model reforms government schools through community ownership and ensures full enrollment, higher attendance and improved learning outcomes for all girls.
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Reading to check learning levels at the Upper Primary School (UPS), Padiv, Serohi Block, Rajasthan.

Educate Girls, founded in 2007, is a non-governmental organization that holistically tackles issues at the root of gender inequality in India’s educational system. A comprehensive model reforms government schools through community ownership and ensures full enrollment, higher attendance and improved learning outcomes for all girls.
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Reading to check learning levels at the Upper Primary School (UPS), Padiv, Serohi Block, Rajasthan.

Educate Girls, founded in 2007, is a non-governmental organization that holistically tackles issues at the root of gender inequality in India’s educational system. A comprehensive model reforms government schools through community ownership and ensures full enrollment, higher attendance and improved learning outcomes for all girls.
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Upper Primary School (UPS), Padiv, Serohi Block, Rajasthan.

Educate Girls, founded in 2007, is a non-governmental organization that holistically tackles issues at the root of gender inequality in India’s educational system. A comprehensive model reforms government schools through community ownership and ensures full enrollment, higher attendance and improved learning outcomes for all girls.
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Reading to check learning levels at the Upper Primary School (UPS), Padiv, Serohi Block, Rajasthan.

Educate Girls, founded in 2007, is a non-governmental organization that holistically tackles issues at the root of gender inequality in India’s educational system. A comprehensive model reforms government schools through community ownership and ensures full enrollment, higher attendance and improved learning outcomes for all girls.
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Reading to check learning levels at the Upper Primary School (UPS), Padiv, Serohi Block, Rajasthan.

Educate Girls, founded in 2007, is a non-governmental organization that holistically tackles issues at the root of gender inequality in India’s educational system. A comprehensive model reforms government schools through community ownership and ensures full enrollment, higher attendance and improved learning outcomes for all girls.
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Children at UPS (Upper Primary School), Meghwal Basti, Kalduri Village.

Educate Girls, founded in 2007, is a non-governmental organization that holistically tackles issues at the root of gender inequality in India’s educational system. A comprehensive model reforms government schools through community ownership and ensures full enrollment, higher attendance and improved learning outcomes for all girls.
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Reading to check learning levels at the Upper Primary School (UPS), Padiv, Serohi Block, Rajasthan.

Educate Girls, founded in 2007, is a non-governmental organization that holistically tackles issues at the root of gender inequality in India’s educational system. A comprehensive model reforms government schools through community ownership and ensures full enrollment, higher attendance and improved learning outcomes for all girls.
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Life skill games with bal sabha members (Girl Child Parliament) at the Upper Primary School (UPS), Padiv, Serohi Block, Rajasthan.

Educate Girls, founded in 2007, is a non-governmental organization that holistically tackles issues at the root of gender inequality in India’s educational system. A comprehensive model reforms government schools through community ownership and ensures full enrollment, higher attendance and improved learning outcomes for all girls.
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Reading to check learning levels at the Upper Primary School (UPS), Padiv, Serohi Block, Rajasthan.

Educate Girls, founded in 2007, is a non-governmental organization that holistically tackles issues at the root of gender inequality in India’s educational system. A comprehensive model reforms government schools through community ownership and ensures full enrollment, higher attendance and improved learning outcomes for all girls.
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Upper Primary School (UPS), Padiv, Serohi Block, Rajasthan.

Educate Girls, founded in 2007, is a non-governmental organization that holistically tackles issues at the root of gender inequality in India’s educational system. A comprehensive model reforms government schools through community ownership and ensures full enrollment, higher attendance and improved learning outcomes for all girls.
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Reading to check learning levels at the Upper Primary School (UPS), Padiv, Serohi Block, Rajasthan.

Educate Girls, founded in 2007, is a non-governmental organization that holistically tackles issues at the root of gender inequality in India’s educational system. A comprehensive model reforms government schools through community ownership and ensures full enrollment, higher attendance and improved learning outcomes for all girls.
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Reading to check learning levels at the Upper Primary School (UPS), Padiv, Serohi Block, Rajasthan.

Educate Girls, founded in 2007, is a non-governmental organization that holistically tackles issues at the root of gender inequality in India’s educational system. A comprehensive model reforms government schools through community ownership and ensures full enrollment, higher attendance and improved learning outcomes for all girls.
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Reading to check learning levels at the Upper Primary School (UPS), Padiv, Serohi Block, Rajasthan.

Educate Girls, founded in 2007, is a non-governmental organization that holistically tackles issues at the root of gender inequality in India’s educational system. A comprehensive model reforms government schools through community ownership and ensures full enrollment, higher attendance and improved learning outcomes for all girls.
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Reading to check learning levels at the Upper Primary School (UPS), Padiv, Serohi Block, Rajasthan.

Educate Girls, founded in 2007, is a non-governmental organization that holistically tackles issues at the root of gender inequality in India’s educational system. A comprehensive model reforms government schools through community ownership and ensures full enrollment, higher attendance and improved learning outcomes for all girls.
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Shy little girl at the Upper Primary School (UPS), Padiv, Serohi Block, Rajasthan.

Educate Girls, founded in 2007, is a non-governmental organization that holistically tackles issues at the root of gender inequality in India’s educational system. A comprehensive model reforms government schools through community ownership and ensures full enrollment, higher attendance and improved learning outcomes for all girls.
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Life skill games with bal sabha members (Girl Child Parliament) at the Upper Primary School (UPS), Padiv, Serohi Block, Rajasthan.

Educate Girls, founded in 2007, is a non-governmental organization that holistically tackles issues at the root of gender inequality in India’s educational system. A comprehensive model reforms government schools through community ownership and ensures full enrollment, higher attendance and improved learning outcomes for all girls.
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Lady from the Rabbari Community who prepares the mid-day meals for the children at the Upper Primary School (UPS), Padiv, Serohi Block, Rajasthan.

Educate Girls, founded in 2007, is a non-governmental organization that holistically tackles issues at the root of gender inequality in India’s educational system. A comprehensive model reforms government schools through community ownership and ensures full enrollment, higher attendance and improved learning outcomes for all girls.
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Young Rabbari girl who is not going to school and instead taking care of the live stock at Padiv, Serohi Block, Rajasthan.

Educate Girls, founded in 2007, is a non-governmental organization that holistically tackles issues at the root of gender inequality in India’s educational system. A comprehensive model reforms government schools through community ownership and ensures full enrollment, higher attendance and improved learning outcomes for all girls.
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Children at UPS (Upper Primary School), Meghwal Basti, Kalduri Village.

Educate Girls, founded in 2007, is a non-governmental organization that holistically tackles issues at the root of gender inequality in India’s educational system. A comprehensive model reforms government schools through community ownership and ensures full enrollment, higher attendance and improved learning outcomes for all girls.
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Children at UPS (Upper Primary School), Meghwal Basti, Kalduri Village.

Educate Girls, founded in 2007, is a non-governmental organization that holistically tackles issues at the root of gender inequality in India’s educational system. A comprehensive model reforms government schools through community ownership and ensures full enrollment, higher attendance and improved learning outcomes for all girls.
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Children at UPS (Upper Primary School), Meghwal Basti, Kalduri Village.

Educate Girls, founded in 2007, is a non-governmental organization that holistically tackles issues at the root of gender inequality in India’s educational system. A comprehensive model reforms government schools through community ownership and ensures full enrollment, higher attendance and improved learning outcomes for all girls.
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Children at UPS (Upper Primary School), Meghwal Basti, Kalduri Village.

Educate Girls, founded in 2007, is a non-governmental organization that holistically tackles issues at the root of gender inequality in India’s educational system. A comprehensive model reforms government schools through community ownership and ensures full enrollment, higher attendance and improved learning outcomes for all girls.
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Children at UPS (Upper Primary School), Meghwal Basti, Kalduri Village.

Educate Girls, founded in 2007, is a non-governmental organization that holistically tackles issues at the root of gender inequality in India’s educational system. A comprehensive model reforms government schools through community ownership and ensures full enrollment, higher attendance and improved learning outcomes for all girls.
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Girls studying at UPS (Upper Primary School), Meghwal Basti, Kalduri Village, Rajasthan.

Educate Girls, founded in 2007, is a non-governmental organization that holistically tackles issues at the root of gender inequality in India’s educational system. A comprehensive model reforms government schools through community ownership and ensures full enrollment, higher attendance and improved learning outcomes for all girls.
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Girls studying at UPS (Upper Primary School), Meghwal Basti, Kalduri Village, Rajasthan.

Educate Girls, founded in 2007, is a non-governmental organization that holistically tackles issues at the root of gender inequality in India’s educational system. A comprehensive model reforms government schools through community ownership and ensures full enrollment, higher attendance and improved learning outcomes for all girls.
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Girls studying at UPS (Upper Primary School), Meghwal Basti, Kalduri Village, Rajasthan.

Educate Girls, founded in 2007, is a non-governmental organization that holistically tackles issues at the root of gender inequality in India’s educational system. A comprehensive model reforms government schools through community ownership and ensures full enrollment, higher attendance and improved learning outcomes for all girls.
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Girls studying at UPS (Upper Primary School), Meghwal Basti, Kalduri Village, Rajasthan.

Educate Girls, founded in 2007, is a non-governmental organization that holistically tackles issues at the root of gender inequality in India’s educational system. A comprehensive model reforms government schools through community ownership and ensures full enrollment, higher attendance and improved learning outcomes for all girls.
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Girls studying at UPS (Upper Primary School), Meghwal Basti, Kalduri Village, Rajasthan.

Educate Girls, founded in 2007, is a non-governmental organization that holistically tackles issues at the root of gender inequality in India’s educational system. A comprehensive model reforms government schools through community ownership and ensures full enrollment, higher attendance and improved learning outcomes for all girls.
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Girls studying at UPS (Upper Primary School), Meghwal Basti, Kalduri Village, Rajasthan.

Educate Girls, founded in 2007, is a non-governmental organization that holistically tackles issues at the root of gender inequality in India’s educational system. A comprehensive model reforms government schools through community ownership and ensures full enrollment, higher attendance and improved learning outcomes for all girls. Educate Girls involves and empowers various stakeholders to create a system that promotes and supports girls’ education. Educate Girls works to reform government schools by leveraging existing community and government resources. Along with education, the NGO focuses on improving school infrastructure for girls, bringing about community ownership and advocating girl leadership.
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Girls studying at UPS (Upper Primary School), Meghwal Basti, Kalduri Village, Rajasthan.

Educate Girls, founded in 2007, is a non-governmental organization that holistically tackles issues at the root of gender inequality in India’s educational system. A comprehensive model reforms government schools through community ownership and ensures full enrollment, higher attendance and improved learning outcomes for all girls.
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Girls studying at UPS (Upper Primary School), Meghwal Basti, Kalduri Village, Rajasthan.

Educate Girls, founded in 2007, is a non-governmental organization that holistically tackles issues at the root of gender inequality in India’s educational system. A comprehensive model reforms government schools through community ownership and ensures full enrollment, higher attendance and improved learning outcomes for all girls.
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Girls studying at UPS (Upper Primary School), Meghwal Basti, Kalduri Village, Rajasthan.

Educate Girls, founded in 2007, is a non-governmental organization that holistically tackles issues at the root of gender inequality in India’s educational system. A comprehensive model reforms government schools through community ownership and ensures full enrollment, higher attendance and improved learning outcomes for all girls.
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Girls studying at UPS (Upper Primary School), Meghwal Basti, Kalduri Village, Rajasthan.

Educate Girls, founded in 2007, is a non-governmental organization that holistically tackles issues at the root of gender inequality in India’s educational system. A comprehensive model reforms government schools through community ownership and ensures full enrollment, higher attendance and improved learning outcomes for all girls.
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Girls studying at UPS (Upper Primary School), Meghwal Basti, Kalduri Village, Rajasthan.

Educate Girls, founded in 2007, is a non-governmental organization that holistically tackles issues at the root of gender inequality in India’s educational system. A comprehensive model reforms government schools through community ownership and ensures full enrollment, higher attendance and improved learning outcomes for all girls. Educate Girls involves and empowers various stakeholders to create a system that promotes and supports girls’ education. Educate Girls works to reform government schools by leveraging existing community and government resources. Along with education, the NGO focuses on improving school infrastructure for girls, bringing about community ownership and advocating girl leadership.
geolat24.92558628 geolon72.69351750 geotagged IND India Padiv Rajasthan
Girls studying at UPS (Upper Primary School), Meghwal Basti, Kalduri Village, Rajasthan.

Educate Girls, founded in 2007, is a non-governmental organization that holistically tackles issues at the root of gender inequality in India’s educational system. A comprehensive model reforms government schools through community ownership and ensures full enrollment, higher attendance and improved learning outcomes for all girls.
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Girls studying at UPS (Upper Primary School), Meghwal Basti, Kalduri Village, Rajasthan.

Educate Girls, founded in 2007, is a non-governmental organization that holistically tackles issues at the root of gender inequality in India’s educational system. A comprehensive model reforms government schools through community ownership and ensures full enrollment, higher attendance and improved learning outcomes for all girls.
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CLT (Creative Learning Technique) being used to teach children at UPS (Upper Primary School), Jamotrara Village, Rajasthan.

Educate Girls, founded in 2007, is a non-governmental organization that holistically tackles issues at the root of gender inequality in India’s educational system. A comprehensive model reforms government schools through community ownership and ensures full enrollment, higher attendance and improved learning outcomes for all girls.
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CLT (Creative Learning Technique) being used to teach children at UPS (Upper Primary School), Jamotrara Village, Rajasthan.

Educate Girls, founded in 2007, is a non-governmental organization that holistically tackles issues at the root of gender inequality in India’s educational system. A comprehensive model reforms government schools through community ownership and ensures full enrollment, higher attendance and improved learning outcomes for all girls.
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With the efforts of Educate Girls, most of the girls are now going to school although there are a few exceptions.

Educate Girls, founded in 2007, is a non-governmental organization that holistically tackles issues at the root of gender inequality in India’s educational system. A comprehensive model reforms government schools through community ownership and ensures full enrollment, higher attendance and improved learning outcomes for all girls.
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CLT (Creative Learning Technique) being used to teach children at UPS (Upper Primary School), Jamotrara Village, Rajasthan.

Educate Girls, founded in 2007, is a non-governmental organization that holistically tackles issues at the root of gender inequality in India’s educational system. A comprehensive model reforms government schools through community ownership and ensures full enrollment, higher attendance and improved learning outcomes for all girls.
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Meeting with parents of enrolled girls who later dropped out [re-enrolled] at their house at Kyara Village, Rajasthan.

Educate Girls, founded in 2007, is a non-governmental organization that holistically tackles issues at the root of gender inequality in India’s educational system. A comprehensive model reforms government schools through community ownership and ensures full enrollment, higher attendance and improved learning outcomes for all girls.
Abu Road geolat24.57271951 geolon72.82256025 geotagged IND India Rajasthan
With the efforts of Educate Girls, most of the girls are now going to school although there are a few exceptions. Kyara Village, Rajasthan.

Educate Girls, founded in 2007, is a non-governmental organization that holistically tackles issues at the root of gender inequality in India’s educational system. A comprehensive model reforms government schools through community ownership and ensures full enrollment, higher attendance and improved learning outcomes for all girls.
Abu Road geolat24.57267823 geolon72.82253688 geotagged IND India Rajasthan
With the efforts of Educate Girls, most of the girls are now going to school although there are a few exceptions. Kyara Village, Rajasthan.

Educate Girls, founded in 2007, is a non-governmental organization that holistically tackles issues at the root of gender inequality in India’s educational system. A comprehensive model reforms government schools through community ownership and ensures full enrollment, higher attendance and improved learning outcomes for all girls.
Abu Road geolat24.57264651 geolon72.82257582 geotagged IND India Rajasthan
With the efforts of Educate Girls, most of the girls are now going to school although there are a few exceptions. Kyara Village, Rajasthan.

Educate Girls, founded in 2007, is a non-governmental organization that holistically tackles issues at the root of gender inequality in India’s educational system. A comprehensive model reforms government schools through community ownership and ensures full enrollment, higher attendance and improved learning outcomes for all girls.
Abu Road geolat24.57268850 geolon72.82251866 geotagged IND India Rajasthan
Enrolled girls who later dropped out [re-enrolled] at their house at Kyara Village, Rajasthan.

Educate Girls, founded in 2007, is a non-governmental organization that holistically tackles issues at the root of gender inequality in India’s educational system. A comprehensive model reforms government schools through community ownership and ensures full enrollment, higher attendance and improved learning outcomes for all girls.
Abu Road geolat24.57274470 geolon72.82258109 geotagged IND India Rajasthan
This young girl is not going to school although it is a stone's throw away and instead is feeding the cattle and doing other house hold chores.

Educate Girls, founded in 2007, is a non-governmental organization that holistically tackles issues at the root of gender inequality in India’s educational system. A comprehensive model reforms government schools through community ownership and ensures full enrollment, higher attendance and improved learning outcomes for all girls.
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Young girls get the responsibility of taking care of live stock and therefore some don't go to school for this reason or drop out from school under family pressure.

Educate Girls, founded in 2007, is a non-governmental organization that holistically tackles issues at the root of gender inequality in India’s educational system. A comprehensive model reforms government schools through community ownership and ensures full enrollment, higher attendance and improved learning outcomes for all girls.
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