Girls' Secondary Education in Developing Countries

Secondary education grantmaking aims to improve participation by marginalized girls in quality, relevant secondary education, with the expectation that advances will have positive implications for both girls and boys.  Read our strategy

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The power of educating girls in developing countries http://t.co/RYpK9WEj1I #Africa #India #girlseducation

Groups announce $18M in funding for secondary #education in developing countries http://t.co/4mNich3GE4 @MCFoundation #girlseducation

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Groups Announce Nearly $18M in Funding for Secondary Education in Developing Countries

The partnership of five philanthropic organizations will increase the participation, quality, and relevance of secondary education for economically disadvantaged and marginalized children in developing countries. Read More
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Call for Proposals: Partnership to Strengthen Innovation and Practice in Secondary Education

MacArthur and several philanthropic partners announced a call for proposals for projects to increase the participation, quality, and relevance of secondary education for economically disadvantaged and marginalized children in developing countries. Read More
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Investing in Girl's Secondary Education in Developing Countries

The MacArthur Foundation's Girls' Secondary Education in Developing Countries program aims to improve participation by marginalized girls in quality, relevant secondary education, with the expectation that advances will have positive implications for both girls and ...

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Raising the Status of Girls Worldwide

In connection with the International Day of the Girl Child, MacArthur joined a meeting about a shared commitment to improving the lives of girls worldwide Read More

Watch @UN Secretary-General launch innovative global #education initiative #EducationFirst http://t.co/UdxBjLmm

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UN Secretary General Announces New Global Education Initiative

The UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon launched launched a five-year global initiative called Education First that aims to raise the political profile of education and bring together a broad coalition of participants to improve access to ... Read More
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Grantmaking in Nigeria

The MacArthur Foundation’s grantmaking in Nigeria supports reproductive and sexual health, human rights and the rule of law, and girls’ secondary education. Read More

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Portrait of Barry Lowenkron

Barry Lowenkron

Vice President, International Programs
Portrait of Raoul J. Davion

Raoul J. Davion

Associate Director, Girls' Secondary Education
Portrait of Dipa Nag Chowdhury

Dipa Nag Chowdhury

Deputy Director, India Office
Portrait of Stephanie Platz

Stephanie Platz

Chief of Staff and Director of Strategic Planning
Portrait of Kole A. Shettima

Kole A. Shettima

Director, Africa Office
Portrait of Elizabeth Chadri

Elizabeth Chadri

Program Officer, Conservation and Sustainable Development (Africa)
Portrait of Yvonne Darkwa-Poku

Yvonne Darkwa-Poku

Program Officer
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Jennifer Humke

Program Officer

Erin Sines

Program Officer, Population & Reproductive Health

Renee Munro

Executive Secretary
Portrait of Gabriela Suarez

Gabriela Suarez

Program Administrator
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Laura Young

Program Associate