MORE THAN 130 MILLION GIRLS AROUND THE WORLD ARE STILL WAITING FOR THE CHANCE TO GO TO SCHOOL.
Not because they lack ambition,
but because they lack access.
To safety. To resources.
To someone raising their hand and saying:
She deserves a chance.
Hands Up for Girls is a Giving Circle that brings together women committed to unlocking opportunity for girls in the most remote corners of Cambodia, Nepal, Madagascar, and Myanmar. By raising your hand and pledging your support, you can help remove the barriers, poverty, conflict, and gender inequality that keep girls out of school.
Through a three-year commitment, this powerful circle of donors will help United World Schools deliver life-changing education to girls who need it most. Your contributions will directly support UWS programs that deliver quality, inclusive education where it is needed most.
The HU4G Initiative is led by United World Schools (UWS), a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization founded in 2008. The organization builds schools to provide free primary education to children who are out of school in marginalized and remote communities in Nepal, Cambodia, Myanmar, and Madagascar.
Meet Chantha –
The impact of this work is already visible in stories like Chantha’s. A student in Cambodia, Chantha, once struggled with confidence and hesitated to participate in class. She was often afraid of making mistakes and felt overlooked. Since joining the UWS-supported Girls’ Club, she has become a confident leader who takes initiative, leads her peers, and actively engages in her learning.
“I used to lack the confidence and leadership skills to take initiative,” said Chantha. “Now I feel proud of who I am and what I can do.”
“Chantha’s growth is remarkable,” said Teacher Sophal, who mentors the Girls’ Club. “She is now confident, responsible, and a role model for others. Her journey reflects what is possible when girls are given the support and encouragement they deserve.”
WE NEED YOUR HELP TO KEEP THESE EFFORTS GOING.
GIVING CIRCLE LEVELS
Investing in Hands Up for Girls, you join a collective of visionary women committed to changing the world. Together, we can provide girls with education, the resources they deserve, and the opportunity to succeed. Join us in ensuring that every girl’s hand is noticed —and every child can write their future.
TRAILBLAZER CIRCLE – $5,000/yr
- Provides comprehensive support with school fees and support for approximately 38 students
- Pays for 3 teachers’ annual salaries
- Will allow UWS to train 5 teachers
- Will maintain and repair 5 schools
LUMINARY CIRCLE – $10,000/yr
- Provides comprehensive support with school fees and support for approximately 76 students
- Pays for 6 teachers’ annual salaries
- Will allow UWS to train 10 teachers
- Will upgrade 2 Wash Stations
- Will provide 1 year’s salary and travel for 5 School Support Officers
- Allows UWS to cover all the costs of running a school in Cambodia
CHANGEMAKER CIRCLE – $20,000/yr
- Provides comprehensive support with school fees and support for approximately 152 students
- Pays for 12 teachers’ annual salaries
- Will allow UWS to train 22 teachers
- Will upgrade 4 Wash Stations
- Will cover all the costs of running 2 schools in Cambodia
- Over 3 years, it will purchase and maintain 1 four-wheel vehicle for staff travel to communities
- Over 3 years, it will pay for the costs of building a large school in Nepal