The Issue
The issue
In Ethiopia, girls’ education is not a priority. Schools are not attentive to the needs of female students and many girls struggling to keep up with their studies eventually drop out. Families also see forced marriages as a better option for their daughters’ future because it eases their financial burdens.
Martha’s approach
Girl Activist TrainingA former teacher, Martha knows the challenges Ethiopian girls face in finishing their education. Since 2007, she has served as executive director of WE-Action, an organisation that promotes gender equality in Ethiopia. WE-Action’s clubs give girls the confidence to advocate for their rights — including education.
With her Malala Fund grant, Martha will continue to work with schools and local governments to end gender-based violence and improve education quality and learning environments. 100 high school girls will participate in WE-Action’s training programme and learn to be strong advocates for their education. As part of the Ethiopian chapter of the Education Champion Network, Martha will elevate her grassroots advocacy initiatives and promote national initiatives to improve education standards for girls.
More about Martha
There are 7 other Education Champions working in Ethiopia.
