THROUGH GENDER EQUALITY ADVOCACY.
Bridging the Gap: Supporting Access to Education and Healthcare in Rural Sub-Saharan Africa
Many girls in Sub-Saharan Africa lack equal access to education and healthcare, compared to their counterparts in most parts of the Global North. This disparity primarily stems from mismanaged governments and the persistence of unfair, postcolonial contracts that have plunged a significant portion of the population into poverty.
Additionally, patriarchal structures worldwide contribute to unequal opportunities, often resulting in women being confined to household and familial duties. Inadequate infrastructure further worsens the situation, as long distances to schools pose dangers, particularly for girls. Thus, gender disparity begins at a young age and persists throughout their lives. An often absent or weak middle class contributes to a poor economy characterized by job scarcity, compelling a notable portion of the citizens into either unemployment or the informal employment sector.
The Toni Garrn Foundation (TGF), founded in 2016, began with a focus on girls’ education in Sub-Saharan Africa, aiming to empower individuals, families and communities. Over time, our work has expanded to include adult education, healthcare, safe accommodation and mental and physical well-being, always tailored to the needs of our partners.
We collaborate long-term with selected grassroots organizations in Sub-Saharan Africa. While we strive to avoid creating dependency, the reality is that many public services are run by NGOs or churches and fill a critical gap in access to education, healthcare or economic empowerment. Until public systems can fully take over, our partners - particularly in rural areas - rely on donations to serve families living below the poverty line.
Our impact in numbers to date...
- > 6.333
... students gained access to education through our partner schools. - > 903
... women ensured safe child births in our maternity clinics. - > 54.035
... patients successfully received medical care in our partner clinic.
From Global Support to Local Change
What sets the TGF apart is our role as a direct point of contact across multiple regions on the African continent. With years of experience in Sub-Saharan Africa, a strong on-the-ground presence and daily communication with our local project partners, we provide a unique bridge for impactful and effective collaboration.
Your support helps keep institutions running - not just as places of learning, but as safe, nurturing environments where children can grow, dream and build their futures.
With your support, we can ensure that education remains accessible to those who need it most.
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch: hello@tonigarrnfoundation.org
Headmistress "St. Joseph School" | Domeabra, Ghana
TGF Partner since 2020
Project Manager "Alma Mater Education" (AME) | Wioso, Ghana
TGF Partner since 2018
Founder "Abato Foundation" | Mpigi, Uganda
TGF Partner since 2019
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36 EUR* monthly will help a woman learn a skill.
56 EUR* monthly will cover expenses for school.
672 EUR* yearly will cover living expenses at school.
*This is an average calculation across our projects. Expenses usually include: school fees, school materials, housing, meals, transport, hygiene products. Please note: We don't engage in one-to-one sponsorship; instead, we always support our project partners within their overall project structures.
