Empowering Disadvantaged Girls Through Education (EDGE)

Project Overview

Across Liberia, too many girls are forced out of school by poverty, early marriage, gender-based violence, and the hidden costs of education. UNICEF reports that only 39% of girls complete lower secondary school, and a 2025 FREE Liberia study confirmed that financial barriers and GBV are the biggest threats to girls’ education and future.

EDGE, a flagship program of the Foundation for Research, Education & Empowerment (FREE Liberia), is breaking this cycle. We ensure girls in poverty, slums, and underserved communities not only enter school—but stay, thrive, and lead. Through academic support, essential learning resources, mentorship, hygiene kits, and training for teachers and caregivers, we empower girls to overcome barriers, build confidence, and reach their full potential.

Why EDGE Matters: Education breaks poverty cycles, prevents exploitation, builds leaders, and transforms Liberia’s future by equipping girls to become changemakers in their families, communities, and nation.

???? Join Us. Your financial or technical support can help us change the lives of vulnerable girls and, through them, the future of Liberia.
Contact: +231 775-583-004 | 887-028-001 | info@free.org.lr | freeliberia7@gmail.com

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