GIRLS’ EDUCATION IS THE OPPORTUNITY WE CANNOT MISS

This International Women’s Day, we’re uniting around one powerful theme: “When We Give, We Gain”.

When a girl steps into a classroom, she gains more than an education. She gains safety. Confidence. The power to choose her own future. Yet 130 million girls worldwide are still denied this chance. This changes now.

And when girls learn, we all gain. Investing in girls strengthens families, builds resilient communities, and moves us closer to a world where women and girls can shape their own paths – and where everyone benefits from their success.


International Women’s Day is a moment to act. Because giving to girls’ education creates change that reaches far beyond the classroom.
All donations to our Give To Gain campaign will be matched 3:1, up to £10,000 until 31 March 2026 or until funds last.

Hands Up For Girls

JOIN HANDS UP FOR GIRLS

Become part of a committed collective of philanthropists supporting girls’ education.

Hands Up For Girls is a Giving Circle created with one powerful mission: To ensure that every girl, no matter where she”s born, can access her right to education.

UWS LIVE IWD Special

UWS LIVE: IWD SPECIAL

Our webinar series is back! On 4 March, join Karine Razafindrazaka, UWS Madagascar Country Director, and Julie Ranaivo, Programmes Manager.

Hosted by UWS Trustee Lia Larson of Goldman Sachs, this is a unique opportunity to hear from UWS Madagascar leaders as they share the real-world impact of investing in girls, teachers, and communities.

Host an IWD Event

HOST AN IWD EVENT

Bring your company or school community together to celebrate IWD while raising vital support for girls’ education.

Whether it”s a breakfast, lunch, or virtual session, use the opportunity to spotlight the lived experiences of women and girls, showcase the impact your organisation is helping create, and inspire your community to take action.