By October 11, we want to rally our community to fund a full year of education for 30 girls in Sierra Leone – the equivalent of one full classroom.
Support a scholar
122 million girls around the world are currently out of school.
That’s a huge number. Almost impossible to imagine.
But change starts small — one girl at a time.
This International Day of the Girl, we’re starting with 30.
Thirty girls in Sierra Leone. Thirty chances to break the cycle.
When a girl stays in school, she’s safer, stronger, and ready to lead.
It costs $2,250 to keep one girl in school for a year — covering everything she needs to thrive, including school fees, uniforms, textbooks, hygiene products, meals, social support, and life skills education that empowers her beyond the classroom.
Together, we can fill every desk.
Support a scholar. Help build the Class of 2026.
Every dollar you give helps a girl stay in school because
when you educate a girl, everything changes.
1. Donate or Sign Up to Fundraise
Join Class of 2026 by making a direct donation or starting your own fundraising page. It only takes a minute to get started.
2. Rally Your People
Share with friends, family, your workplace or school. Let them know you’re helping fill a classroom and invite them to help too!
3. Change a Girl’s Life
Every $2,250 raised keeps one girl in Sierra Leone in school for a full year. Your support doesn’t just help her — it creates a ripple effect across her family and community.
unlock her story
As the campaign progresses, you’ll see new desks appear in our classroom — each one representing a girl whose education has been fully funded for the year. Every time we raise $2,250, we fill another desk and unlock a real scholar’s story. You’ll meet the girls you’re supporting, hear their dreams, their hopes, and their gratitude. It’s our way of saying thank you, and showing the impact of your generosity.
one desk, one girl, one powerful story at a time.
Stories unlock daily at 3pm AEST – so if you've helped fill a desk, keep an eye out to meet the scholar you've supported.
Set your watch – her story is worth the wait.
why girls?
- A girl with an education earns more, marries later, and is more likely to raise healthy, educated children.
- Every additional year of schooling can boost a girl’s future income by up to 20%
- If all girls completed secondary school, child marriage would drop by 64%.
- Educated girls are more likely to participate in decision-making, respond to climate disasters, and help break cycles of poverty.
One girl at a time.
faq
Why $2,250?
$2,250 is what it takes to support one girl through an entire year of school with One Girl.
This includes everything she needs to thrive. A uniform, shoes, backpack, books, pens, a solar light to study after dark, sanitary pads, and lunch money. But it doesn’t stop there.
We know that keeping a girl in school goes beyond the classroom. Your support also funds monthly life skills sessions in safe, supportive spaces — where girls build confidence, learn about their health and rights, and dream big about their futures.
Each scholar is backed by a dedicated Field Officer, who supports them, their school, and their family every step of the way making sure no girl has to face barriers alone.
And we go even further, partnering with teachers and caregivers to ensure a network of support surrounds every girl, so she can stay in school and succeed.
where does the money go?
Every donation directly supports girls in Sierra Leone to stay in school. $2,250 covers everything one girl needs for an entire year of education — including extra classes, school supplies, uniforms, mentorship, and support outside the classroom.
Can I donate a smaller amount?
Absolutely! Every dollar helps.
How do I fundraise?
It’s easy and totally up to you! Once you sign up, you’ll get your own fundraising page to personalise and share. From bake sales to birthday donations, fun runs to film nights — you can fundraise your way. We’ll also send you tips, resources, and ideas to help you hit your goal (and have fun doing it!).
