Malala Fund Employee Directory

Malala Fund is a global education advocacy and grant-making organization dedicated to ensuring every girl has access to 12 years of free, safe, and quality education. Led by Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai, the organization works across multiple continentsincluding Afghanistan, Pakistan, Lebanon, Turkey, India, and Latin Americain partn... ership with governments, private sector entities, and international organizations to remove barriers to girls' education and advance policy changes that support educational access and completion. The fund's primary mechanism for impact is its Education Champion Network, which awards grants to support education programs and advocacy initiatives in underserved regions. Since its founding in 2013, Malala Fund has built a track record of identifying and funding high-impact education projects while simultaneously engaging in policy advocacy to create systemic change. A significant milestone in the organization's growth came through a strategic partnership with Apple, which became the fund's first Laureate partner. This partnership enables substantial expansion of Malala Fund's grant-making capacity, with the organization expecting to double the number of grants awarded through its Education Champion Network and extend funding programs to new geographies. Apple's support encompasses not only financial resources but also technology infrastructure, curriculum development assistance, and research capabilities to inform policy advocacy efforts. The partnership also brought Apple's CEO to Malala Fund's leadership council, signaling deep organizational commitment. With Apple's backing, Malala Fund has set an initial goal of extending secondary education opportunities to more than 100,000 additional girls across its expanded geographic footprint. The organization's strength lies in its combination of grassroots grant-making, high-profile advocacy leadership, and ability to attract major corporate partners committed to educational equity and girls' empowerment on a global scale.Read More