Happy New Year from WGEP! As we step into 2026, we’re deeply grateful for...
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Happy New Year from WGEP! 🎊

As we step into 2026, we’re deeply grateful for the community that makes this work possible. From transformative Alternative Rite of Passage ceremonies to the generosity of our Holiday Campaign, 2025 closed with powerful moments of impact. In this issue, you’ll hear a thank you message from Consolata, one of our WGEP scholars, and get a first look at Ndajee 2026—our biggest night of the year coming up this Spring.

1171 Girls Empowered Through ARP

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Over 500 girls in Tharaka, Kenya, participated in ARP.

This past December, something extraordinary happened. 1,171 cases of FGM were prevented as girls took part in the Alternative Rite of Passage (ARP)—the largest ARP in WGEP’s history. With your support, these girls chose safety, dignity, and a future free from female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C).

In many Kenyan communities, FGM/C has long been tied to tradition and coming of age, but it often cuts short a girl’s education, health, and dreams. Through ARP, our partners Tharaka Women’s Welfare Programme (TWWP), HOPE for Girls Education Africa, and Enkishon Sidai Africa are helping communities reimagine what it means for girls to become women without harm or fear, with their futures intact.

During ARP, girls don’t just say no to FGM/C, they say yes to themselves. They build knowledge about their bodies, their rights, and their voices through lessons on reproductive health, communication, decision-making, and self-confidence. Because of you, more girls than ever are entering adulthood empowered, protected, and ready to lead.💜

A Message from a WGEP Scholar

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Meet Consolata, a WGEP scholar in Kenya, who is sharing a heartfelt thank-you to the supporters who make her education possible.

At just 16, Consolata is a HOPE for Girls Education Africa scholar studying at Kenya High School, one of the country’s most prestigious schools, after ranking at the top of her class nationwide. Originally from Migori County, she dreams of becoming a pediatrician so she can one day help children across Kenya grow up healthy and strong.

2025 Holiday Campaign

Our 2025 Holiday Campaign was our most successful yet. With a goal of $150,000, our community exceeded expectations, raising $179,658 to support girls’ education in Kenya and Senegal. This milestone was made even more meaningful by the Love One Another Foundation’s generous double match, which amplified the impact of every gift. To everyone who gave, shared, and believed in this mission: your support is creating real opportunities for girls to stay in school, pursue their dreams, and build brighter futures.
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🗓 Save the Date: Ndajee 2026

Join us for Ndajee 2026 on Monday, May 11, 2026 (6–8 PM) when we gather once again at The Dalcy (302 N Green St, Chicago, IL 60607) for WGEP’s biggest night of the year! This unforgettable evening will bring together friends and champions to raise funds and lift up girls across Kenya and Senegal. Look out for a separate email with more details coming soon!

Thank you for standing with us as we carry forward our mission to create brighter futures for girls. We invite you to make a gift today to support this important work. 💝

For more frequent updates, follow WGEP on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook! Support girls' education in rural Senegal and Kenya by making a gift via our website.

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