It’s been an exciting few months at Women Changemakers for Education. From in-person gatherings to international engagements, our Fellows and Alumnae continue to lead, inspire, and create impact. Here’s a look at what we’ve been celebrating since our last newsletter in April.

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:

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To celebrate IWD 2025, WC4E Alumna Ophelia Opoku donated sewing machines and accessories to Ayim D/A Basic School to support hands-on learning in Career Technology. The initiative empowered over 100 students with practical skills in sewing, sparking interest in entrepreneurship and vocational training.

The Her Impact Accelerator Initiative, led by Mbasiafo Tribe (founded by Angelina Annobil) and supported by Women Changemakers for Education, empowered two young women with mentorship and mini-grants to launch impactful community projects in Ghana. Through STEM education and youth mentorship, the initiative reached 41 students (31 of them girls) and laid the foundation for scaling women-led grassroots change.

To mark International Women’s Day 2025, Create Impact Foundation (founded by Kibtiya Faruk) with support from Women Changemakers for Education, organized a community education event in Zoolanyili, Ghana, engaging men, women, and local leaders in open dialogue about domestic violence and legal rights. The initiative empowered participants to speak out, seek support, and commit to ending the cycle of silence and abuse.

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Deadline: Jul 04, 2025 Donor: Access Agriculture Grant Type: Grant Grant Size: Not Available Countries/Regions: Ghana Area: Agriculture...