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Empowering Girls through EducationA Path to a Brighter FutureAt Generation Rise, we believe that education is the most powerful tool for empowering young women and transforming lives. When a girl gains access to quality education, her entire world changes—she can unlock new opportunities, build a foundation for economic independence, and…
Meet the recipients of the Be That Girl scholarship 2023
The young women, who had already been selected by the Government of Rwanda for university scholarships thanks to their academic excellence, will receive extra support from Be That Girl and Generation Rise to complete their university studies in Rwanda over the next 4 years. The scholarship programme includes both financial…
Women in STEM and COVID-19 Pandemic response
Growing up, there was often a higher value placed on educating boysover girls, especially in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineeringand Mathematics (STEM) and decision-making. The devaluation ofeducating girls in these fields is often due to the stereotypical narrativethat suggests a woman must only aspire towards a domestic role. Despitethese…