‘Kurera’ Girls First Initiative

Unfortunately for many African girls, a fifth grade education is the most they can expect. In Rwanda, primary school attendance for girls has climbed to 98% but only 30% continue on to secondary school and the numbers get lower for senior secondary and Universities.

When 10 percent more women attend school, a country’s GDP increases by three percent on average. This astounding statistic from a study by the World Bank got us thinking and is, in part, the inspiration for our new program - the Kurera Girls First Initiative aimed at helping young women reach their fullest potential. This new program will have a particular emphasis on providing access to education and extra tutoring in the male dominated subjects of science and technology.

Educated girls tend to be healthier, earn more money, have fewer children, and most importantly, provide better health care and education to their own children. According to the United Nations Girls’ Education Initiative, children of educated mothers are twice as likely to survive past the age of five. When women can read a nutrition label, understand the benefits of breastfeeding, and the importance of hygiene, the risks of HIV and other diseases in families is much lower. Educated girls actually have a bigger influence than their male counterparts in lifting their families out of poverty.

We Are Limitless will continue to offer opportunity to both genders but this new program will help empower girls by assisting them in navigating the unique cultural, familial, and safety challenges that often stand in the way of their growth.