ABOUT
GIRLS FIRST FUND
With a core belief in the transformative and lasting power of community-based organisations, Girls First Fund provides grants, targeted mentoring and knowledge-sharing to grassroots initiatives at the forefront of efforts to end child marriage.
OUR PLEDGE
As a proud female-founded and led organisation that celebrates the privilege of choice within marriage, LOUISE JEAN recognises the importance of education and independence for girls.
As part of our partnership, LOUISE JEAN pledge 1% of each wedding ring purchase to Girls First Fund.
These funds are filtered through Girls First Fund's sister organisation VOW For Girls before being dispersed to the various educational and community organisations Girls First Fund supports.
PROGRESS
In 2023 Girls First Fund invested millions of dollars across six countries including Uganda, India and the Democratic Republic Of Congo.
Sparking meaningful change, 87% of grantees reported changing attitudes in gender norms, while 78% reported changing behaviours in girls. Importantly, 68% of grantee partners reported success in shifting girl's attitudes and beliefs in regards to their ability to say no to marriage or advocate for their dreams.
Finally 85% of grantee partners have reported specific instances of child marriage having been prevented or annulled because of their work.
"Child marriage is a barrier to the better, more equal world girls deserve." - Amal Clooney, Melinda Gates & Michelle Obama.
