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Project GEM works to improve girls' education in developing countries through awareness building and fundraising efforts, in support of specific initiatives managed by Oxfam America.

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Why Girls?

Educating girls is one of the most effective ways to promote economic development for any country. Kofi Annan, former Secretary General of United Nations, said, “There is no tool for development more effective than the education of girls.”

Why Turkey?

Syria is ablaze in civil war, with more than 10 million people displaced. Turkey has welcomed more than 2.7 million Syrian refugees, many of whom are young girls. We have a unique opportunity to help 1500 students per year transition into the Turkish public school system, and regain the hope of a better future.

Why Pakistan?

Pakistan has one of the world’s largest of out-of-school populations. There are over 50 million illiterate women and girls over the age of 15 years, who with education can further contribute to economic improvement and social stability.

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Project GEM raises $100,000 to provide education for girls in Pakistan and Somalia, with total surpassing $650,000

Wayland, MA – November 14, 2015. Project GEM (Girls’ Education Matters), a volunteer group working with Oxfam America to promote girls’ education in developing countries, held its fifth annual fundraising dinner on Saturday, November 14th, at the Islamic Center of Boston (ICB) in Wayland, Massachusetts.

The sold-out event drew about 200 participants and raised $100,000 to support girls’ schools in Pakistan and Somalia. Since its inception in 2010, Project GEM has raised over $650,000.

Senator Elizabeth Warren

Senator Elizabeth Warren

Project GEM has helped more than 11,000 girls to get a better education, through substantial transformations at eleven schools in Pakistan, construction of schools from scratch in Somalia, and other smaller projects. The money raised will create or enhance access to education for even more girls.

Project GEM has helped more than 11,000 girls to get a better education, through substantial transformations at eleven schools in Pakistan, construction of schools from scratch in Somalia, and other smaller projects. The money raised will create or enhance access to education for even more girls.

This year’s keynote was delivered by Senator Elizabeth Warren. She shared her experience growing up in a modest home, with fond memories of her school and teacher Ms Lee. She recalled the days when she lined up dolls to teach, and then the girls in the neighbourhood.

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Annual Fundraising Dinner 2013

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Senator Jeanne Shaheen

Project GEM (Girls’ Education Matters), a volunteer group working with Oxfam America to promote girls’ education in developing countries, held its third annual fundraising dinner on Saturday, December 14 at the Islamic Center of Boston in Wayland, Massachusetts. Governor Deval Patrick, who spoke at last year’s dinner, had planned to attend but had to travel on short notice. He provided a moving video sharing his personal experience and the importance of educational opportunity, as well as strong women, in his life.   Read More…

Annual Fundraising Dinner 2012

Governor Deval Patrick

Project GEM (Girls’ Education Matters), a volunteer group working with Oxfam America to promote girls’ education in developing countries, held its second annual fundraising dinner on Saturday, December 15 2012 at the Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center.
The sold-out event drew more than 160 participants and raised over $60,000 to build a new school in Badhan, Somalia that will provide primary education for 140 girls and vocational training for 80 adult women. Read More…

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