behind the event

Girls are often forced to leave school at the age of 12-13 because their families cannot afford school fees. Often these girls are forced in marriages, or work with no hope of changing their futures, they come from rural areas, and without an Education have little hope. School in the rural areas is often under tree, but when we provide an education the girls get to go to a community school with a quality education.

Meet the girls who’s lives will be forever changed by your contribution and involvement in 8x8 To Educate.

Girls Only Literacy Program

Our in-country teacher identified a group of girls who were unable to continue with their basic literacy skills.  8×8 has been able to provide chairs, whiteboards, and stationary to enable a literacy program aimed at girls to be developed.  This program is conducted in a safe environment, were girls are free from violence and intimidation.

Menstural Health

8×8 provides free reusable sanitary aids to girls in rural communities. To date we have covered over 72,000 periods. Menstrual products are not freely available in these areas and this prevents girls attending school.    This program also provides education on the menstrual health, cleanliness, pad care and basic human anatomy.

get involved

There are several ways you can help 8x8 To Educate. From entering the art award, volunteering or simply donating. Find out more.

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dignity project

Purchase a reusable menstrual pad or pack of pads, and help a girl in Africa complete her education.

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make a donation

We need your support. Make a one-off donation or set up regular monthly contributions to help educate girls in Africa.

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enter award

Send your artwork to a worthy cause and you could win $1000 cash for adults and a gift pack for kids. 

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get your school involved

8x8 can help you run your own school event and exhibition to raise funds and also sell them here online.

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buy a book

Rina's Story by Natasha Yates and illustrated by Katura and her sister Tiki is a lovely gift and its purchase helps African kids.

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purchase artwork

Purchase a $30 original artwork from our online exhibition or next year's exhibition.

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