This year one of our key objectives is to grow our Brilliant Futures Fund which enables projects which provide ‘pathways to future possibilities’ women and girls. When we invest in women and girls, we invest in a more equitable, prosperous, and healthier world for everyone.

Hunger, economic instability, climate change and conflict are devastating the lives of millions, pushing them further into disadvantage and inequality. Women and girls are bearing the greatest burden of this injustice.

The Brilliant Futures Fund will provide funding for up to $10,000 for SISEAP Club's to implement a new project, or continue a new phase of a project, which has a strong educational focus. We are setting the bold goal of funding at least 10 projects this year by raising $100,000.

We know education plays a crucial role in empowering women and breaking the cycle of poverty. Yet, there are still barriers to accessing education, especially for girls. This injustice denies them the chance to build a future with choice and autonomy.

Education and empowering women and girls is a critical strategy in the fight to end poverty. By investing in their education, we enable them to secure better-paying jobs and contribute more significantly to their economies.

Educated women are more likely to invest in their families' health, nutrition, and education, creating a positive ripple effect that benefits entire communities.

Furthermore, empowering women and girls promotes gender equality, which is crucial for sustainable development. Societies that value and promote gender equality tend to have stronger economies, more stable institutions, and healthier communities.