"...women sustain the entire continent of Africa, and should have a definitive
role in every single aspect of social, economic, political, civil, and cultural
life, from peace keeping to agriculture to trade to AIDS."
Stephen Lewis”
AGEF believes that educated women are needed to meet the challenges
Africa faces in the twenty first century. African cultures too often privilege
men and deprive women of education, the right to land inheritance, and
opportunities to assume positions of community leadership. Under these
circumstances, women are usually unaware of their rights, which can make
them suffer from low self-esteem and remain easily manipulated. In spite
of this, women remain pillars of family and community as mothers,
caregivers and farmers. Education will help create and sustain a positive
environment for women, will transform public perceptions about HIV/AIDS
and encourage greater community acceptance of women in leadership
roles.
The importance of girls’ empowerment and education for sustainable
development and HIV/AIDS prevention is widely recognized. The
Millenium Development Goals noted the importance of promoting gender
equality; in particular, they called for the elimination of gender disparities in
access to all levels of education. Stephen Lewis, in his 2005 Massey
Lectures, devoted an entire lecture to the importance of women in the fight
against AIDS in Africa. The United Nations has recognized the need to
promote girls’ access to education, creating the United Nations Girls’
Education Initiative (UNGEI) in 2000.
AGEF supports universal and free secondary education as well as work to
expand educational infrastructure for girls in Africa. In the meantime,
however, we believe that providing school fees for girls in need will
complement work by other organizations to empower girls in Africa.
Africa faces in the twenty first century. African cultures too often privilege
men and deprive women of education, the right to land inheritance, and
opportunities to assume positions of community leadership. Under these
circumstances, women are usually unaware of their rights, which can make
them suffer from low self-esteem and remain easily manipulated. In spite
of this, women remain pillars of family and community as mothers,
caregivers and farmers. Education will help create and sustain a positive
environment for women, will transform public perceptions about HIV/AIDS
and encourage greater community acceptance of women in leadership
roles.
The importance of girls’ empowerment and education for sustainable
development and HIV/AIDS prevention is widely recognized. The
Millenium Development Goals noted the importance of promoting gender
equality; in particular, they called for the elimination of gender disparities in
access to all levels of education. Stephen Lewis, in his 2005 Massey
Lectures, devoted an entire lecture to the importance of women in the fight
against AIDS in Africa. The United Nations has recognized the need to
promote girls’ access to education, creating the United Nations Girls’
Education Initiative (UNGEI) in 2000.
AGEF supports universal and free secondary education as well as work to
expand educational infrastructure for girls in Africa. In the meantime,
however, we believe that providing school fees for girls in need will
complement work by other organizations to empower girls in Africa.
African Girls Education Fund
68, 175 Manora PL. N.E
T2A 5P7
Calgary, Alberta
Tel: 1-403-816-3501
Fax: 1-403-207-9711
Email: agefeducation@yahoo.ca
or
African Girls Education Fund
8004 Rue Fontaine
H8N 2E8
Lasalle, Quebec
Tel: 1-514-227-5613
Email: agefeducation@yahoo.ca
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AGEF's Charity # 81680 7291 RR0001
68, 175 Manora PL. N.E
T2A 5P7
Calgary, Alberta
Tel: 1-403-816-3501
Fax: 1-403-207-9711
Email: agefeducation@yahoo.ca
or
African Girls Education Fund
8004 Rue Fontaine
H8N 2E8
Lasalle, Quebec
Tel: 1-514-227-5613
Email: agefeducation@yahoo.ca
All photographs & video on this website is property of AGEF and may not be used or otherwise reproduced
for any purpose without the written permission from AGEF administration.
AGEF's Charity # 81680 7291 RR0001
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