Across many communities, school girls and single mothers continue to face systemic barriers that limit their ability to learn, earn, and live with dignity. Early school dropout, economic vulnerability, limited access to health information, and social marginalization place girls and women at heightened risk of long-term poverty and dependence.

For school girls, lack of mentorship, inadequate learning resources, and poor health and hygiene support often result in interrupted education and reduced life opportunities.
For single mothers, limited vocational skills, restricted access to capital, and unstable income sources undermine their ability to provide for their families and participate fully in economic life.

At The Esthers’ Girl Empowerment Initiative (TEGEI), our cause is to break these cycles of limitation by addressing the root causes of inequality rather than the symptoms alone. We believe that sustainable change occurs when women and girls are equipped with education, practical skills, health knowledge, and the confidence to lead their own transformation.