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Beyond Scholarships

Beyond Today

A Legacy in Action

The African Adolescent Girl Fund (AGF) is a dedicated initiative by the Fidel Götz Foundation focused on empowering adolescent girls and strengthening Catholic secondary schools across Sub-Saharan Africa.

We work at the intersection of education, leadership, and sustainability, ensuring that young women have the tools and opportunities to thrive, lead, and create lasting change.

our vision

We envision an Africa where female leaders stand shoulder to shoulder with their male counterparts in politics, business, and social services. A continent where equality is not just a dream but a reality, and where empathetic leadership and creativity drive an inclusive and prosperous future for all.
Our mission

Our mission is to empower adolescent girls and strengthen Catholic secondary schools across Sub-Saharan Africa by investing in education, mentorship and sustainable development.
Through scholarships, leadership training, and financial sustainability initiatives, we nurture a generation of confident, capable female leaders who will shape the future of their communities, economies, and Africa as a whole.
Our objectives

Empower Young Women
Foster a network of ambitious and empowered adolescent girls who are leading change, driving economic growth, and challenging societal norms to create a more equitable and inclusive society.
Strengthen Catholic Secondary Schools
Partner with Catholic organizations across East and Southern Africa to ensure the long-term sustainability of secondary schools, creating a ripple effect that uplifts entire communities and fosters transformative change.

our pathway for adolescent girls

1-High school Scholarships

We provide full scholarships to deserving students, enabling them to complete their final two years of senior secondary school.

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2-Professional Internship Program

After graduating from high school, start a professional internship program that provides valuable work experience.

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3-Tertiary Education

Upon completing the Professional Internship Program, students receive a full scholarship to pursue an undergraduate degree.

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From Dependency to Sustainability: Empowering AGF Partners for Lasting Change.

We work closely with our partner schools to strengthen their organizational structures and support income-generating initiatives, ensuring long-term financial security and independence.

This solid foundation for sustainability creates a ripple effect that extends far beyond AGF’s direct support—positively impacting entire communities.

By empowering schools to operate independently and sustainably, we enable them to become models of resilience and success, inspiring others to follow.

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Our Current School Partners

LaSalle School is a Catholic secondary school run by the De La Salle Brothers in Nyeri, Kenya. Founded in 2016 as a mixed-gender institution, the school originally aimed for a 50:50 gender balance, but has consistently enrolled more boys than girls. In line with AGF’s mission to promote gender equity, AGF offers both 100% and 50% scholarships for girls to boost female enrollment while also supporting the financial sustainability of the school.
In South Sudan, where poverty, conflict, early marriage, and gender inequality block so many paths for girls, Loreto Rumbek offers a lifeline through education and leadership.
Since 2022, AGF has partnered with Loreto to make the impossible possible: supporting the first generation of young South Sudanese women to finish university. Through scholarships, mentorship, and long-term support, AGF is helping break cycles of exclusion and create new role models for a country in urgent need of them.
St. Aquinas is a co-educational boarding school run by the Benedictine Sisters in Mtwara, Tanzania. While the school serves both boys and girls, AGF works exclusively with the female students, providing scholarships, mentorship, and leadership training. The aim is to equip girls with skills in entrepreneurship, self-advocacy, and personal growth, ensuring they are empowered to shape their own futures and become confident, capable leaders.
St. Mary Assumpta is the only all-girls secondary school in Adjumani District, Uganda, playing a vital role in promoting gender equity and female leadership in the region. Under the visionary leadership of Sister Rebecca, the school has become a safe and empowering space for girls to thrive. As an AGF partner, St. Mary Assumpta benefits from scholarships and mentorship programs that help young women overcome economic and social barriers to education and build the confidence to shape their own futures.
Te-Kworo Girls Secondary School in Pader, Northern Uganda, provides education and empowerment opportunities for young women in a region impacted by poverty, conflict, and cultural barriers. As an all-girls school, Te-Kworo is a key AGF partner, offering full scholarships, mentorship, and leadership training to ensure that girls have access to education and career pathways.

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Stories of impact

Empowering Adolescent Girls

At the African Adolescent Girl Fund (AGF), every adolescent girl is a catalyst for change. Behind each scholar is a story of transformation.

With education, mentorship, and leadership development, AGF equips adolescent girls with the skills and confidence to shape their futures and create lasting impact. These young women are not just beneficiaries—they are leaders, innovators, and changemakers, paving the way for generations to come.

Strengthening Schools

All of our partner schools have launched income-generating projects, moving toward financial independence while creating opportunities for their students and communities.

By building sustainable revenue streams, these schools are breaking free from dependency, securing long-term stability, and ensuring quality education for future generations.

More than just institutions, they are role models, paving the way for other schools to follow—proving that sustainability is possible and transformation is within reach.