This is a cause where one person can make a real difference in the life of a girl, her family, and her community. There are four ways you can start today to help more girls in the developing world go to school:

• Donate - For as little as $75 U.S., you can send a girl to school for an entire year in India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nepal, Vietnam, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Kyrgyzstan, or Mongolia. Visit our Resources page and make a donation to any one of the organizations described there.

• Educate - Learn more about this important issue so you can tell your friends, family, and community about it. Read some of the books, articles, interviews, and reports on our Resources page, and share them with others. Subscribe to updates from this site using any of the newsreaders at right so you can stay informed.

• Advocate - Let your political representatives know that this is an issue you care about. You can send a letter quickly and easily through NetAid. If you belong to any organizations that address global poverty, peace, or human rights, tell them about the critical importance of girls’ education. Write letters to the media when you see a relevant story, and let journalists know how girls’ education can make a difference.

• Volunteer - Help us spread the word! We are currently seeking volunteers with any of the following skills to help with our projects: writing, research, publicity, fundraising, graphic design, illustration, primary education, instructional design, and public speaking. If you can spare even a few hours per month, you can help. Please email us to find out more.

If you take action in any of these ways because of what you read here, let us know! Visit our Report Card page, and post a report about what steps you took.