Educate a girl and she will do the rest
The record
2,463
High school diplomas awarded since 1998
2,437
Scholarships in the last six years
15
Partner schools across three countries
Who we are
Education changes everything
Many rural families in East Africa cannot afford secondary school. Tuition, uniforms, and exam fees put education out of reach at exactly the age it matters most. Growth Through Learning covers all of it — so that a girl who has earned her place can keep it.
Staying in school protects girls from forced early marriage and child pregnancy. Each additional year of secondary education raises eventual wages by 15 to 25 percent, and the benefit compounds across her family and community. Source
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Programs
Three countries, one goal
Kenya
A distant dream, made near
Rural Kenya
Primary school is free; secondary is not. For thousands of girls in rural areas, education ends at the primary gate. We cover the costs their families cannot.
6%
of girls with a secondary education marry before 18 — against 46% without one
Source: UNICEF Child Marriage Data Portal
Uganda
From Karamoja to the classroom
Northern Uganda
We bring girls from the remote Karamajong region to boarding schools in Kampala and Entebbe, covering transport, board, and every fee along the way.
50%
of young women aged 15–24 in the region cannot read or write
Source: UNICEF Uganda
Tanzania
Clearing what remains
Nationwide
Fees fell in 2015, but transport, uniforms, and materials still keep girls at home. Our scholarships remove the barriers the reform left standing.
61%
of Tanzanian girls are out of school today
Source: Education Policy and Data Center
In her own words
“A liturgy prefect who intends to be a lawyer,on the years when nobody knewhow she would pay for school.”
Meet Nabukeera Rosemary: GTL Scholar and Aspiring Lawyer
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The scholars behind the numbers
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Recognition
Vouched for by people who check
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GuideStar Silver Seal
Awarded by Candid for publishing our finances, governance, and programme data in full.
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Girls Opportunity Alliance
The Obama Foundation programme chose GTL as its featured organization, raising $50,000 — enough for 71 girls to start high school.
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Together Women Rise
Named their Featured Grantee in November 2023, with a $25,000 gift that paid a year of high school fees for 30 scholars.
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Pledge Nonprofit Partner
A verified nonprofit partner on Pledge, listed for giving through its Powered by Generosity network.
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