How We Work — YOU ARE

Globally, 129 million girls are out of school. From day one, we’ve focused on changing that. By partnering with trusted local organizations, we provide safe housing and education to girls who are often overlooked.

Breaking barriers for women and girls

YOU ARE’s solution to this massive global issue: build safe boarding schools.

Deepening the impact through providing:

a safe place to live and heal from the trauma of exploitation;

Surround them with a community where they feel supported, valued, and a true sense of belonging and love.

rise to their potential through education.

Because before a person can reach self actualization, they must have their basic needs met.

Our beliefs drive our actions

We serve through a
People-First mentality

We honor the women and girls with the integrity they deserve through our words and actions.

We shine with Open-Hearted Enthusiasm

We provide a safe, open-minded environment where women and girls feel loved, heard, and validated.

We work from a
Can-Do Attitude

We flourish with a growth mindset by utilizing our skills with a positive can-do attitude.

We are Open & Honest

We are transparent about our goals, projects, and finances.

Our carefully-chosen local partners have a community-centered approach, excellent reporting practices, and years of experience implementing effective, sustainable projects in their area.

Meet Our Local Partners

What is YOU ARE’s relationship with local partners?

Our leadership team communicates with our local partners daily to track progress and troubleshoot challenges. Without our global network of local partners and their dedicated staff, YOU ARE’s work would not be possible.

How are local partners defined?

We partner with locally founded nonprofits dedicated to creating change within their own communities. Local leaders oversee, implement, and monitor the work—building meaningful relationships with the women and girls we serve.

Why does YOU ARE work with local partners?

We believe lasting change happens by investing in women, girls, and local leaders. With deep roots and years of experience in their communities, our local partners are the true experts, driving meaningful, long-term impact.