In Ndhiwa, over 80% of girls are unable to complete primary education. Girls have fewer educational opportunities than boys due to deeply entrenched traditional attitudes towards girls leading to widespread and tolerated abuse of their rights. Girls often leave education when they reach puberty, as cultural pressures can lead to early marriage, pregnancy and gender-based violence. In the County, over 57% of females have experienced physical violence and 1 in 4 people are HIV positive.

Girls' Support Groups have a track record of success. Members receive the guidance, counselling and material support necessary to enable them to complete primary school and continue in education. Last year, all members graduating from primary school were able to continue into secondary school. Educated girls are less likely to marry young or contract HIV — and more likely to have healthy, educated children. Girls' Support Groups break the cycle of abuse that girls face.