Invest in a girl.
Transform a nation.
This year, 120 girls at five schools in Kenya are in class with Girl Arise support. Your gift helps more girls start school and stay there.
Ways to Give
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Sponsor a Girl
Cover one girl’s school fees, uniform, books, and transport.
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Major Project
Build a School
Help build two schools for around 300 girls each, the first in Mua Hills and the second in Turkana County.
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Pledge a Gift
Give once or monthly, where needed most or to a fund you choose.
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For Organizations
Businesses, foundations, churches, and schools can fund scholarships or the new school.
Learn More
- School Fees
- Books and Materials
- Health and Hygiene
Sponsor a Girl
Keep one girl in school, from $550 a year.
For many girls, the only thing between school and staying home is money. This year, 118 of the 120 girls in our program are still waiting for a sponsor. A sponsorship pays for what one girl needs to attend:
- School fees
- A school uniform
- Books and school supplies
- Transport to and from school
- Health and hygiene support
Since 2013: 5,000 girls educated, 450 scholarships awarded, and 25 communities served across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
“For the first time, I felt like my dream mattered to someone other than me.”
Sponsorship Levels
Primary Day School
$550 a year
or about $46 a month
- School fees and levies
- $150
- Uniform and shoes
- $80
- Books and stationery
- $100
- Transport
- $150
- Health and hygiene
- $40
- Administration and monitoring
- $30
Secondary Day School
$900 a year
or $75 a month
- School and exam fees
- $300
- Uniform
- $120
- Books and supplies
- $150
- Transport
- $150
- Meals and snacks
- $80
- Health and hygiene
- $50
- Administration and monitoring
- $50
Secondary Boarding School
$1,500 a year
or $125 a month
- Boarding: meals, dormitory, and security
- $700
- School and exam fees
- $300
- Uniform and bedding
- $150
- Books and supplies
- $150
- Transport
- $100
- Health and hygiene
- $50
- Administration and monitoring
- $50
What You Receive
- A welcome packet with her photo and profile
- One letter or drawing from her each year
- An annual progress update
Sponsorship Terms
- Give monthly or yearly.
- We ask for at least one school year, and we hope you will stay with her through graduation.
- You are matched with one girl. We hold all sponsorship gifts in a shared scholarship pool, so her schooling continues even if you need to pause.
How to Start
- Step 1
Send a Pledge
Choose a level, select Sponsor a Girl in the form below, and pick monthly or yearly.
- Step 2
We Match You With a Girl
We reply within 1 to 2 business days with the simplest way to give. Once you are matched, we send your welcome packet with her photo and profile.
- Step 3
Your Gift Goes to Work
Sponsorship gifts are used only for sponsorship. You receive a receipt for every gift.
Build a School
Our own school, starting in Mua Hills.
Our largest project is to build two schools of our own, each for around 300 girls. The first will be in Mua Hills, Machakos County, where land has been identified and is under review. The second is planned for Turkana County, where we do not yet run a program. Nothing is built yet. Each school will be owned by Girl Arise and run by a local school board and qualified Kenyan educators.
Estimated cost: $350,000 to $550,000 for a full school, or $25,000 to $50,000 for one classroom. Our first milestone is to complete the land acquisition and architectural drawings, the foundation for Phase 1 construction. Fundraising for the school begins now, so no money has been raised for it yet. Later gifts will fund permits and the first classroom block.
“I imagined a place where girls don’t have to walk long distances, where no one is sent home for fees.”
Individuals, churches, businesses, and foundations can sponsor the school, with recognition such as:
- Name a classroom (estimated $25,000 to $50,000)
- Name the library and reading room
- Sponsor a desk, with a name plate
- Join the founding supporters wall
We agree recognition with each sponsor in advance. A gift for the school is used for the school project. If the project cannot proceed, we will tell you and redirect your gift to scholarships and girls’ education programs.
Pledge a Gift
Tell us about your gift.
Choose an amount, a fund, and how often. We will reply within 1 to 2 business days with the simplest way to give.
Give securely online with Zeffy, which sends your tax receipt by email. Or send a pledge below, or mail a check payable to Girl Arise to 3577 N Beltline Road, Suite 176, Irving, Texas 75062.
Questions Sponsors Ask
Good to know before you give.
Is my gift tax-deductible?
Yes. Girl Arise is a 501(c)(3) public charity, EIN 20-5859247, tax-exempt since June 6, 2025. Every gift receives a receipt, and for gifts of $250 or more the receipt includes the written acknowledgment the IRS requires.
Can I give online today?
Yes. Use the Give Securely Online button above, or send a pledge, or mail a check payable to Girl Arise to 3577 N Beltline Road, Suite 176, Irving, Texas 75062.
How much does sponsorship cost?
$550 a year for primary day school, $900 for secondary day school, and $1,500 for secondary boarding school. You can give monthly or yearly, and we ask for at least one school year.
How do I start a sponsorship?
Send a pledge with Sponsor a Girl selected, or ask us a question first. We will reply within 1 to 2 business days, match you with a girl, and send your welcome packet.
How are girls chosen?
We select girls based on need, vulnerability, academic potential, and community recommendations.
How is my gift used?
A gift for a named fund, such as Sponsor a Girl or Build a School, is used for that fund. A gift for Where Needed Most goes to the program with the greatest need. We pay funds directly to schools and approved suppliers, or through a registered Kenyan partner. How Your Gift Is Handled.
Is the school already built?
No. Nothing has been built yet. Land for the first school, in Mua Hills, Machakos County, has been identified and is under review. Our first milestone is to complete the land acquisition and architectural drawings. If the project cannot proceed, we will tell you and redirect your gift to scholarships and girls’ education programs.
Are the girls in these photos the girls you support?
The photos on this site are illustrative. To protect the girls we serve, we do not publish their full names or home locations, and we follow the child safeguarding policy our board adopted.
Can I give stock, an IRA distribution, or a matching gift?
Yes. We accept gifts of stock, IRA charitable distributions, and employer matching gifts. Our registration with Benevity is in progress. Contact us to arrange your gift.
For Organizations
Give together as a business, foundation, church, or school.
We welcome partners whose skills and resources strengthen our mission. Each partnership rests on shared goals, clear responsibilities, accountability, and measurable results.
Organizations can also sponsor our largest project, building two schools for around 300 girls each, and name a classroom.
Our faith shapes why we serve, not whom we serve. We serve girls of all faiths and backgrounds.
Businesses
- Program and event sponsorships
- Employee giving and matching gifts
- Naming opportunities at the new school
Foundations and Institutions
- Scholarships for girls
- School resources and health support
- The Build a School project
Churches and Schools
- Sponsor a girl as a congregation or class
- Mission partnerships
- Prayer, awareness, and volunteering
Set Packages for Organizations
Sponsor 5 Girls
$5,000
Five girls kept in school
Sponsor 10 Girls
$10,000
Ten girls kept in school
Support a Classroom
$25,000
A classroom at the new school
Build Phase 1
$50,000
A gift toward Phase 1 of the school
What a Partner Receives
- A receipt with the written acknowledgment the IRS requires
- Recognition agreed with you in advance
- Updates on the work your gift supports
- Our annual program report and financial summary
Documents on Request
- Our IRS determination letter and 2025 Form 990-N
- Our 2025 financial summary and program report
- Our child-safeguarding, conflict-of-interest, and gift-acceptance policies
- How we measure progress
Legacy Giving
Plan a gift for the next generation of girls.
A gift in your will, trust, or estate plan helps girls go to school for years to come. To include us, use our legal name, Girl Arise, and our EIN, 20-5859247.
- Bequests through your will or trust
- Donor-advised funds
- Gifts of stock
- IRA charitable distributions
- Memorial and tribute gifts
More Ways to Help
Pray, advocate, share, or volunteer.
Pray
Pray for the girls we serve, their families, our staff, our partners, and the communities where we work.
Advocate
Talk about why girls’ education matters with your family, church, workplace, and community.
Share Our Mission
Follow us on social media, subscribe to our newsletter, and invite friends to sponsor, give, or volunteer.
Volunteer
Offer your time and skills. Tell us how you would like to help, and we will reply within 1 to 2 business days.