Tag: girls education

A woman farmer, Atuenydelg smiles at camera. She is sat in her tukul posing for photo.

A smile that needs no translation: A visit to Akol Jal in South Sudan.

The Jesuits are accompanying communities in one of the most isolated places in the world and for over a decade Irish Jesuits International have been transforming not only the...

Raphaela – A tailor with Ambition!

There is an energy at Loyola Secondary School (LSS) in Wau, South Sudan you can feel the moment you step onto campus. Students are passionate and proud of their...

Elizabeth’s Dream for her Village

Elizabeth’s life has been transformed – by you! Elizabeth stands on the grounds of St Peter Faber Primary School in Akol Jal – a school that would not have...
JRS girl 4 girl club sessions supporting girl's education

Youth Skills Day: Girls 4 Girls

One in every five of the world’s out-of-school children is in Nigeria. That is a heart-breaking and startling fact but with YOUR help we can change those statistics and...
mother holds her toddler towards the camera. They're smiling

International Women’s Day 2025: Empowering women

March 8th has arrived! A day internationally dedicated to all women and girls across the globe! It is day to reflect on gender equality and social justice, to celebrate...
The Girls for Girls (G4G) project supports girls in Nigeria with school uniforms, school shoes, books, pen, pencils and other learning materials.

Agal looks forward to Christmas

“My name is Agal Yunuwa, I am 13 years old and I am in Junior Secondary School in Askira Uba, Borno State. My parents are both farmers with seven...
Violet sits at her desk writing. She is wearing her school uniform.

Violet’s Joy this Christmas

This Christmas season is a time to reflect on the blessings that have come from people like you.   Violet is 15 years old and living in Kangemi slums, Nairobi....
Agal stands outside her home smiling to the camera. She is in her school uniform.

International Day of the Girl: Agal’s Story

October 11th marks International Day of the Girl, which signifies the disproportionate challenges todays generation of girls must face across the globe. From period poverty to discrimination and violence,...
Teacher looks over students with chalkboards in an outdoor lesson.

World Teacher Day 2024: Teacher-training in South Sudan

In 2023, an estimated 2.8 million children were out of school in South Sudan disadvantaged by poverty and displacement. War in Sudan and localised violence means the lives and...
school girl gazes to camera. she stands outside in her uniform with her classmates.

Menstrual Hygiene Day 2024

Millions of women and girls around the world are prevented from reaching their full potential. Just because they menstruate. The 28th of May is a day to unite in...

Girls For Girls: Creativity and Girls’ Empowerment.

At IJI we believe everyone should be supported to reach their full potential and have the opportunity to grow. Education is the vital steppingstones to a brighter future but...
women tailoring and cutting material to measure for pads.

International Women’s Day 2024

For International Women’s Day, we at IJI are taking this moment to highlight ‘period poverty’ which affects women all over the world, including Ireland, and showcasing an amazing start-up...