Rahama Girl Child and Women Empowerment Initiative

The classroom is more than just a place of learning; for many adolescent girls in Kano State, it is a sanctuary. However, for a teacher to truly protect and empower their students, they need more than just a lesson plan, they need a shield of legal knowledge, a heart for mentorship, and a toolkit for protection. From April 4th to 12th, 2026 , the Girls' Education and Protection Project (GEPP) , funded by the Obama Foundation’s Girls’ Opportunity Alliance , took a massive step forward. Implemented by the RAHAMA Girl Child and Women Empowerment Initiative , we successfully conducted a comprehensive teacher training program across 10 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Kano State. Why This Matters: The Reality on the Ground The GEPP project is grounded in evidence. Studies revealed sobering statistics: approximately 1.9 million out-of-school children in Kano State, with only 24% of girls from low-income households enrolled in primary school. Perhaps most critically, only 15% of girls kne...