Supporting West African Young Women
Only 3% of girls in Niger complete high school and only 13% in Benin. 100% of Expanding lives scholars complete high school.
EMPOWERING YOUNG WOMEN TO BECOME GLOBAL LEADERS
Expanding Lives empowers young women in West Africa to be leaders in their communities. We provide financial and community support to first generation girls and young women from middle school through university. Participants of our past programs in Chicago present summer workshops in their home communities and act as role models throughout the school year. With the support from our partner organizations in Niger and Benin, we change the lives of young women and their families.
Expanding Lives helps young women in West Africa and in the U.S. find their voice and empowers them to give back.
