Formation | 2013 |
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Founders | Malala Yousafzai Ziauddin Yousafzai |
Type | 501(c)(3) charitable organization |
81-1397590 | |
Focus | Girls' education, education rights |
Headquarters | Washington, D.C., U.S. |
CEO | Lena Alfi |
Staff | 48 |
Website | www |
Malala Fund is an international, non-profit organization that advocates for girls' education. It was co-founded by Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani activist for female education and the youngest Nobel Prize laureate, and her father, Ziauddin.[1][2][3] The stated goal of the organization is to ensure 12 years of free, safe and quality education for every girl.[4] As of July 2020[update], the organization has 48 staff and supports 58 advocates working across Afghanistan, Brazil, Ethiopia, India, Lebanon, Nigeria, Pakistan and Turkey.[5][6]