The Challenge
Girls born into extreme poverty lack access to education, severely limiting their futures and the development of their countries.
Our Vision
10,000 girls in school every year, learning and thriving, ultimately forming a network of highly-educated female leaders advocating for positive change in their homelands.
The Impact
Educated young women lift up themselves, their families and their communities, breaking cycles of poverty and paving the way for gender equity.
The Harsh Reality for Girls Born into Extreme Poverty
96% of girls in South Sudan never have access to high school
In regions of extreme poverty, girls face severe barriers to education: civil unrest, armed conflict, political instability, hunger, domestic violence, human trafficking, and entrenched cultural norms that marginalize females. Girls are often forced into early marriage or kept out of school to handle household chores. These interconnected obstacles create a relentless cycle of disadvantage, denying girls the opportunity to learn and grow, and trapping them in a lifetime of poverty and oppression.
A Proven Model for Real Change
Mercy Beyond Borders invests in the potential of women and girls born into extreme poverty. Since 2008, Mercy Beyond Borders has supported marginalized South Sudanese, Malawian & Haitian women and girls through primary education, high school and university scholarships, leadership training, and community volunteering. Our case management model includes home visits, skills development, counseling, and tutoring. This holistic approach strengthens our Scholars as they overcome challenges and rise up from extreme poverty.