During the Girls’ Education Forum in London, the British government pledged £100 million to support programs to get more of the world’s poorest girls into school. Julia Gillard, GPE Board Chair, welcomed this announcement.
Read media coverage below:
Britain pledges £100 million to improve education for 175,000 of the poorest girls around the world, aid minister Justine Greening announces - Daily Mail
Britain to help 175,000 girls in world’s poorest countries get an education - Gov.UK
Britain to help 175,000 girls in world’s poorest countries get an education - Training Journal
UK government pledges £100 million to help world's poorest girls make the grade - The Guardian
UK pledges £100 million to educate girls globally - Public Finance International