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Our biggest celebration of the year is almost here, and we would love for you to join us for an inspiring evening celebrating the power of girls’ education as a force for climate action! Together, we’ll share stories from the communities we partner with in Kenya and Senegal, celebrate the impact of our supporters, and invest in the next generation of leaders creating change.
To learn more about Ndajee 2026, visit our website here.
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🌍 Spotlight on Senegal: Climate-Smart Impact in Action
Women in Senegal stand beside a climate-smart mud stove that saves firewood, protects forests, and supports healthier homes.
At WGEP, we know girls’ education, women’s empowerment, andclimate action are deeply connected. Thanks to continued support from the Rick Steves Climate Smart Initiative, women and families in Senegal are building healthier and more sustainable futures through climate-smart programs.
One example is the construction of improved mud cookstoves, which use up to 70% less firewood than traditional cooking methods. These locally built stoves help reduce deforestation, lower fuel costs, and decrease smoke exposure in the home.
Through our Our Sisters to School program, WGEP also supports 30 Adult Functional Literacy classes in the Foudiougne department, where women participate in literacy training and income-generating activities. In the village of Diaglé, women produce bleach for household use and sale, generating income to support their children’s education.
The next generation is leading, too. Through Our Sisters Lead, students in Senegal are learning about sustainable agriculture, reforestation, waste management, and environmental stewardship.
This work reflects the heart of this year’s Ndajee theme: From Education to Climate Action — Girls Leading Change. We are also excited to welcome Craig Davidson from the Rick Steves Climate Smart Initiative as our keynote speaker!
Join us in welcoming Njambi to the WGEP Team!
We are thrilled to welcome Njambi Wagacha to Women’s Global Education Project as our new Strategic Partnerships & Grants Manager based in Kenya!
Njambi brings more than a decade of experience advancing social impact across Africa through strategic partnerships and resource mobilization. She has worked with foundations, governments, multilaterals, and grassroots organizations to create opportunities for girls and young women.
Bilingual in English and French, Njambi brings a global perspective and a deep commitment to locally led solutions.
At WGEP, she will lead strategic partnerships and fundraising efforts to expand access, agency, and opportunity for girls across Kenya and Senegal.
We are so excited to have Njambi on the team and look forward to all that we will accomplish together.
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