Today, her nonprofit, Style Her Empowered – known as SHE – provides 1,500 girls a year in the African country of Togo with free uniforms, school fees, supplies, tutoring, and much more. More ...

Today, her nonprofit, Style Her Empowered – known as SHE – provides 1,500 girls a year in the African country of Togo with free uniforms, school fees, supplies, tutoring, and much more.

Lilongwe-based maize farmer Paul Sosola is calling on Malawians to come together and ensure that no primary school child is left without a uniform as they pursue their education.

"This does not mean we will do away with school uniforms but we might look at innovative ways to lower prices." The BBC's Africa Live programme asks how important are school uniforms? Are they ...

By some accounts, school uniforms are becoming less popular in South Africa, which means more schools might be ditching the uniform in the not too distant future.

For children in many African countries, school uniform can be a source of pride, a reminder of a colonial past - or a huge financial burden. Some parents in Africa find the cost of uniform a heavy ...

CNN. These outfits grow six sizes, and help African girls stay in school. Posted: October 31, 2024 | Last updated: March 31, 2025. In Togo, where the cost of mandatory uniforms can keep girls out ...

“Parents felt that school uniform suppliers charged excessive prices ... the Federation of Governing Bodies of South African Schools and the South African National Association of Specialised ...

Sample packs of different seams and fabric swatches typically found in school uniforms were compiled and couriered to participants across South Africa to help prepare them for the discussions.

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC ... by the commission included the necessity to cap the costs of school uniforms to alleviate the financial burden on families.

Payton McGriff and her nonprofit, Style Her Empowered – known as SHE – are removing barriers to education for 1,500 girls in the African country of Togo while providing opportunities for local ...