Back to School with Girls Gotta Run
All around the world, children are preparing to return to school.
But for many Black girls, “back to school” is not a given.
Girls Gotta Run is on a mission to change that. But we need your help.
Our organization supports 195 adolescent girls in communities across Ethiopia who are at risk of not completing their education. A one-time donation of $85 will secure one girl’s place in school this year. A monthly donation of $85 (or a one-time gift of $1000) will ensure she can attend school for the full academic year.
Curious about where this money goes? Your donation provides:
EDUCATION
A full scholarship to attend secondary school which covers:
School Costs: Fees, books, supplies, uniforms.
Health: Healthcare subsidy for the girl and her mother, annual check up.
Nutrition: Hot lunches every school day, snacks, and clean water.
Hygiene: Sanitary pads, soap, space to wash clothes, female safe hygiene facilities.
LIFE SKILLS
Completion of the GGRF Life Skills Curriculum with the oversight of a female mentor. The weekly workshops were developed to create safe spaces for girls and provide experiential learning modules on family planning, financial literacy, HIV/AIDS awareness, nutrition, healthy relationships, leadership, and creative expression.
ATHLETICS
Every girl is provided with a full running kit, two pairs of shoes, training gear, oversight of a coach, and entrance and transportation to Ethiopian races throughout the year.
SAVINGS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
GGRF establishes savings and entrepreneurship groups with the mothers of the girls to whom we provide scholarships. Mothers are provided with a 5-day business development workshop, seed capital to establish a savings group, and the oversight of a trained community mobilizer for 3 years.
Our comprehensive approach ensures that these girls are able to live life to their fullest potential.