More than $3 billion raised for girls' education at G7

In order to fund the education of the world's poorest girls and women, Canada has pledged to contribute $2.9 billion with the help of other members of the G7. With this funding, women and girls across the globe will be able to access equal learning opportunities. Germany, the UK, the EU, Japan and the World Bank have also pledged to contribute funds for this cause. According to the Canadian government, the education fund for girls and women living in crisis and conflict situations is the single largest fund. The fund has the capability and outreach to educate more than 8 million teenagers and children. Malala Yousafzai, Nobel Peace Prize winner, has also welcomed the establishment of such a fund. She  thanked the Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, for initiating and leading such a cause for the education of girls. She further added that a year ago she asked Mr. Trudeau for this initiative and she is grateful that he has delivered on his promise.  

According to UNICEF, the UN's children agency, in 35 crisis-affected countries approximately 75 million children are out of school. These children mostly include teenage girls. In the areas affected by conflicts, girls are 2.5 times more likely to be out of school compared to boys. Th World Bank will put in more than $2 billion dollars over the next five years and the UK will contribute around $250 million. This education fund will train girls for the jobs of the future by equipping them will valuable skills. It will include regular training of teachers to teach girls in a more effective and efficient manner. Endeavors will be made to improve the quality of data gathered on the education of girls around the world.