Our Impact

Measuring What Matters

We're committed to transparency and evidence-based programming. Here's how we measure our impact on girls' lives.

120+

Girls Engaged

70+

Coaches Trained

1000+

Hours Delivered

6

Girls Teams

Programme Feedback

What We're Hearing

What Girls Tell Us

  • 90%+ report increased confidence and pride in being part of the team
  • 90%+ say they feel safe, respected, and included during WEZA sessions
  • Strong majority report increased confidence speaking publicly and expressing ideas
  • Most feel confident attending school and training during their period
  • Most describe a strong sense of belonging, teamwork, and positive social behaviour

What Parents & Teachers Tell Us

  • 85% observe improved confidence and communication in girls
  • 82% report increased school engagement, motivation, and classroom participation
  • 88% value the safe, inclusive, and child-centred learning environment created by WEZA

Source: WEZA Girls' Football & Purposeful Play Programme Feedback Surveys (parents & teachers), 2024–2025

Theory of Change

Five Pathways to Lasting Impact

WEZA's work operates through five interlinked pathways, recognizing that sustainable impact requires aligned change across multiple levels.

1

Safe Spaces & Access

Creating gender-responsive safe spaces where girls participate freely without fear.

2

Capacity & Leadership

Building skills, confidence, and agency through training and mentorship.

3

Community Norms

Engaging communities to shift social norms around girls' participation.

4

Systems Change

Embedding inclusive practices into schools and policy frameworks.

5

Ethical Pathways

Developing safeguarding-led talent pathways without exploitation.

Short-term (1-3 years)

  • Improved menstrual hygiene management
  • Higher school attendance & retention
  • Increased physical & mental wellbeing
  • Greater leadership participation

Medium-term (4-7 years)

  • Reduction in early marriage & pregnancy
  • Sustained health literacy
  • More women in leadership roles
  • Stronger community support

Impact Goal 2035

  • Model integrated into education systems
  • Safe talent pathways established
  • Contributing to SDGs 3, 4, 5, 10, 16, 17
  • Scalable across the region
Global Alignment

Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals

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Good Health • Quality Education • Gender Equality • Reduced Inequalities • Peace & Justice • Partnerships