Project Title: Girls Access To Education (GATE)

Location: Cambodia

Grant Amount: $50,000

Grantee Website: www.lotusoutreach.org

Areas of Impact: Economic Sustainability, Education & Literacy, Gender Equality, Poverty Elimination, Safety and Security

Mission of Lotus Outreach
Lotus Outreach’s mission is to empower women and children living in poverty around the world, focusing on empowering women and girls. Its affiliates and ambassadors represent a diverse and global community committed to a sustainable vision of empowerment.

Summary
The Girls Access To Education (GATE) project helps girls overcome barriers to education in impoverished rural regions of Cambodia. It inspires a passion for learning and an understanding of the value of education among the girls, who often face severe poverty, risk of exploitation, and lack of educational opportunities. Our grant will ensure these young women are able to complete secondary education, pursue self-directed lives, and protect themselves from violence, exploitation, and trafficking.

Why We Love This
We love that this project targets high-performing girls who are at risk for leaving school. It works with girls, their families, and community advocates, and it has a focus on scholarships and safety, with a rapid response to problems and a participatory approach for continuous improvement.