Education First!

Creating Opportunities for Girls in Dowa, Kasungu, and Mchinji Districts in Malawi's Central Region

AGE Africa's work is truly inspiring. We provide education, life skills, and leadership development programs to young women in areas where poverty and limited opportunities hinder their success. Through our efforts, these young women are given the tools they need to succeed and break the cycle of poverty in their communities.

I saw the impact of AGE Africa's work firsthand this September when I visited. It is incredible to see how our programs are transforming the lives of these scholars and giving them hope for a brighter future.

As a predominantly tobacco-growing region, young girls in these districts are frequently forced into fieldwork, child marriage, or early pregnancy. 

Reports show that in these three districts 

• Over half of girls work outside the home, keeping them from school 
• 50% marry or have children before 18
• Only 7% complete high school

AGE Africa is successfully breaking the cycle.  One girl at a time.

Today AGE Africa is helping girls in 25 central-region partner schools attend and stay in school, but we can do more. You can help us do more. A contribution toward my goal of $1,000 will enable AGE Africa to continue supporting our scholars and thereby immediately stifle the ongoing cycle of child labor. 95% of AGE Africa Scholars complete their education. 

Your support can make a significant difference in AGE Africa's mission— immediately and impactfully. Your contribution can help provide scholarships, textbooks, uniforms, and other necessary resources to these young women. With your help, AGE Africa can make a greater impact and empower even more young women to achieve their dreams.

On behalf of AGE Africa and the young women they serve, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for any support offered. Please share this message with your networks to help raise awareness of AGE Africa's important work.

Thank you for your consideration and support.

You can participate in a couple of ways:

• Double your donation: Make a tax-deductible donation today by clicking on the Donate button at the top of this page - every dollar given today will be matched up to $20,000.
• Invite your friends to join you in generosity by sharing this page.
• If you are in DC, join us on the DC bike ride this September 9th. (see below for details)

Make a gift today and be the one to change a girl's life. Every dollar raised directly supports high school and college scholarships, after-school girls' clubs, and AGE Africa's girls' empowerment radio show.

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Ride with Us! 

Support AGE Africa by biking in the 2023 Ride for Malawi at the DC Bike Ride on Saturday, September 9 at 8 AM EST. 

Register HERE to participate! 

BONUS: Use promo code: AGEAFRICA just before check out to receive 15% off the standard registration fee

AGE Africais a registered 501(c)(3) organization. Our tax number is EIN: 27-0143166.