Equip 85 church and community leaders to protect children

In parts of Zambia, child marriage is often a coping mechanism when poverty leaves few other options for struggling families to provide for their daughters. Protecting girls from child marriage takes trusted voices and a strong community protection system to stand up for them.

This gift equips 85 church and community leaders to change harmful community norms, guide families toward safer choices, and stand up for a girl's right to stay in school. When community leaders take a stand, real change follows. For every girl once destined for early marriage, this gift can mean a very different future, one where she gets to grow up, learn, and pursue her dreams.