Behind this movement for change is Saraswati Arthur (Cohort 1), founder of The Reading Factory,  who believes in the power of inclusion. For Saraswati, this belief took shape through the 2025 Inclusive Reading and Arts Festival, a program she coordinated with heart, vision, and collaboration.

We are proud to celebrate the remarkable leadership of Portia Dumba (Cohort 3) and her commitment to transforming learning opportunities for children in the Domangburi community.

This year, Women Change Makers for Education (WC4E) reached a beautiful milestone, our 5th anniversary. What began as a vision to empower women in education has grown into a vibrant community of fellows, partners, and friends who continue to dream, create, and lead together.

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Agnes Etuah recently attended the Youth SDGs Accelerator Workshop, an inspiring experience that strengthened her commitment to empowering young people and translating the Global Goals into meaningful local action in Ghana. Read Agnes' personal reflection statement below:

Deadline: October 31st, 2025 Donor: WSA Young Innovators 2025 Eligibility: WSA Young Innovators is open to any start-up, social...

At CSW69 in March 2025 (New York), Hiqmat Saani found herself at the heart of some of the most politically charged and revealing negotiations on gender equality. The process marked both a historic step forward for adolescent girls and young women. Read Hiqmat's personal reflection statement below.

Deadline: August 15th at 11:59 pm, Pacific Time Donor: The Cynthia Lennon Scholarship for Girls Eligibility: Any registered educational...

Saraswati Arthur, founder of The Reading Factory and WC4E alumna (Cohort 2), has a life mission to transform education in Ghana.

Meet Fatimah Alhassan, founder of Seed of Hope Foundation, a grassroots initiative dedicated to improving education in rural Ghana. Through her work, she provides learning materials, empowers parents, and advocates for equitable access to quality education for underserved children. Read her story below. Meet Changemaker Clemencia Laadi, Founder of Empower Rural Education. Clemencia believes that, "Education is the seed, community the soil—water both, and watch resilience bl

Meet Ama Frimpomaa Oware, a current Fellow (Cohort 3) who believes that “Empowering girls to become leaders and change-makers is not just a moral imperative, but a necessary step towards creating a more just, equitable, and prosperous society for all." Read more of Ama’s journey below. Meet Changemaker Clemencia Laadi, Founder of Empower Rural Education. Clemencia believes that, "Education is the seed, community the soil—water both, and watch resilience bloom

Deadline: Aug 07, 2025 Donor: Rural Network Unit Grant Type: Events Grant Size: Not Available Countries/Regions: All Countries Area:...

Deadline: Jul 15, 2025 Donor: Global Sustainability Awards Grant Type: Awards, Prizes and Challenges Grant Size: Not Available...

Deadline: Jun 23, 2025 Donor: Disability Rights Fund (DRF) Grant Type: Grant Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000 Countries/Regions:...

Deadline: Sep 08, 2025 Donor: March of Dimes Grant Type: Grant Grant Size: $100,000 to $500,000 Countries/Regions: All Countries Area:...

Deadline: Jul 31, 2025 Donor: Sexual Violence Research Initiative Grant Type: Grant Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000 Countries/Regions:...

Meet Changemaker Clemencia Laadi, Founder of Empower Rural Education. Clemencia believes that, "Education is the seed, community the soil—water both, and watch resilience bloom

Meet Changemaker Jennifer Quartey, Founder of Mbaa Tumi. In the words of Rejoice, "Every girl, regardless of academic performance or background, has a pathway to success". Read more of Jennifer's journey below: