Girl Vision

World Vision is a champion for girls’ education in the communities where we work. We identify and break through these barriers so girls can have equitable access to a transforming education. This requires that key actors in the ecology of a girl’s life, such as families, schools, faith leaders, government officials, traditional leadership, boys and men—and the girls themselves—understand the value of education and the opportunity it creates for girls. Girl Vision is a multi-functional, cross-sectoral approach that prepares adolescent girls to successfully transition to and complete secondary school by addressing the key barriers to attending and staying in school. This involves: analyzing the barriers that affect a girl's access to quality education - and engaging and empowering the girl herself in a safe and supportive environment; changing social norms (knowledge, attitudes, and practices) in the community, including with families, boys and men, and local leaders; training teachers on gender-responsive pedagogy to ensure girls and boys have an equal opportunity to learn; prioritizing access to education for girls in crisis and conflict situations; and working across sectors such as health and child protection, and at the family, community, school and government levels.