Girls stay and succeed in school with social and financial support 

Rural children, especially girls, often drop out after primary school. Many are pulled from school to help care for younger ones or contribute to household earnings. Some families, who earn as little as $1/day, simply can’t afford the cost of uniforms, supplies, and transportation.

We're working to change that.

As more girls graduate, they contribute to economic growth - on a local and national level.

Girls stay and succeed in school when Project Alianza grants cash conditional transfers to help their families cover education costs and allow households to spend more of their income for basic needs like food and housing. Girls also attend an Alianza summer camp and workshops that foster reproductive health knowledge and career exploration.

Over nine out of ten girls in Alianza’s programs are on track to graduate secondary school.

The regional average is 55%

The first in her family to graduate

Where Joselyn grew up, most girls drop out by 5th grade. With Alianza’s support, she became the first in her village and her family to graduate high school. Today, Joselyn runs a childcare business and is financially self-sufficient.
Read Joselyn's story

Students receive holistic support through:

Financial Assistance

Secondary students’ families receive “cash conditional transfers” to help cover education costs like supplies and transportation.

Family Engagement

Students’ families are matched with a mentor who helps them set educational goals and navigate school challenges.

Programs for Girls

Girls in secondary school participate in workshops on entrepreneurship and have the option to attend a summer program to learn about health. 

Students receive holistic support through:

Financial Assistance

Secondary students’ families receive “cash conditional transfers” to help cover education costs like supplies and transportation.

Family Engagement

Students’ families are matched with a mentor who helps them set educational goals and navigate school challenges.

Programs for Girls

Girls in secondary school participate in workshops on entrepreneurship and have the option to attend a summer program to learn about health. 

A safe space for girls to learn and grow

Project Alianza’s summer program provides a safe space for girls to learn about gender equity, reproductive health, and leadership. Guided by our community educators, girls leave this week-long experience with knowledge, encouragement, and support needed to make it through the next school year.

Inspiring change

Supporting girls through secondary school was inspired by the legacy of activist Katie Basbagill, our co-founder. We want to ensure that girls enjoy the financial stability and social support to reach their full potential, just like Katie did.

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