FAWE is a pan-African non-governmental membership organization founded in 1992 to empower girls and women through gender-responsive education in sub-Saharan Africa. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, FAWE operates in 33 African countries, working closely with ministries of education and key policymakers to promote policies that enhance girls’ participation in education.
As a leader in girls’ education in Africa, FAWE has pioneered gender-responsive interventions that promote gender equity and equality. Our success is evident through impactful programs, research, and the scaling of proven models across the continent. FAWE envisions an equitable and inclusive society where all African girls and women thrive.