Scholarships
Covers fees, uniforms, and exam costs so no girl leaves due to finances.
Who benefits
Middle and high school girls in Benin meeting need-based criteria.
Community first
Every girl deserves a safe path forward.
Together with local partners, we open doors to education, safety, and leadership for girls in the most overlooked communities.
540Girls currently supported
We exist to keep girls in Benin learning, graduating, and leading.
About us
Why we exist
We exist to keep girls in Benin learning, graduating, and leading.
Founded in 2018 after seeing how school fees and unsafe commutes push girls out of class.
The problem
Too many girls leave school because of cost, safety, and lack of support.
Our solution
We fund fees and supplies, ensure safe routes, and pair each girl with mentors and tutors.
Our values
EquityTransparencyEducationEmpowerment
Founder story
Our founder grew up watching classmates drop out. She started Women Educated to ensure no girl has to choose between safety and school.
What we do
Concrete support that keeps girls learning and graduating.
Simple, measurable programs shaped around what girls actually need.
School supplies
Provides books, backpacks, and study materials for the full year.
Who benefits
Students in partner schools identified by counselors.
Mentorship & tutoring
Weekly study circles, tutoring, and trusted mentors to boost confidence and grades.
Who benefits
Girls preparing for key exams and transitions.
Retention & graduation support
Safe transport, counseling, and family engagement to keep girls enrolled through graduation.
Who benefits
At-risk students flagged by teachers and mentors.
Get involved
Join us
Give, volunteer, sponsor, or partner. Every action keeps girls in school.
Donate
Fuel the next chapter
Your gift keeps our programs running for the girls who need them most.
- Scholarships
- School supplies
- Mentorship & tutoring
Impact
Evidence that support works
We measure enrollment, retention, and readiness for what comes next.
"With a mentor and safe ride, I can focus on exams. I want to be a nurse."
Awa, 16
"The stipend and books kept my daughter in class. She is the first to reach Grade 10."
Parent in Bohicon
Stories
Girls we walk with
Real journeys from the communities we serve.
Hope wins
Awa prepares for exams
Weekly mentoring and safe transport help her study consistently.
Hope wins
A STEM circle grows
Hands-on workshops give girls the confidence to ask questions and present ideas.
Hope wins
Families stay involved
Mentors keep parents connected so every girl has a support network.
Transparency & governance
We earn trust with openness
Donations, plans, and results should be clear to families and partners.
Legal status
Registered nonprofit in Benin and the U.S. (501c3 pending).
Board & advisors
- Celine Adjo, Board Chair
- Marcus Lee, Treasurer
- Aissatou Diallo, Program Advisor
Financial commitment
We publish annual plans and spending summaries. Every donation is tracked to a program.
2024 Plan (PDF)Q1 Impact SnapshotPartners & supporters
We collaborate to go further
Schools, community groups, and organizations that walk with us.
Benin Ministry of EducationGirls First InitiativeEduCare NetworkLocal PTA Coalitions
News & updates
Recent stories
Milestones, program updates, and student wins.
Contact
Let's talk
We love meeting new partners, volunteers, and advocates.