Ambassadors Girls' Scholarship Program

October 2nd, 2006

USAID and the Djiboutian Ministry of Education celebrated the Ambassadors Girls’ Scholarship Program (AGSP) on October 2nd, 2006.  Janet Schulman, Director of USAID, ensured continued access to education for girls in Djibouti by giving each student a school kit that included a scholarship, school supplies, and books. 

Ambassador Symington emphasized the importance of educating girls so that they can grow up to play positive roles in in Djibouti.   The AGSP program demonstrates the cooperation between students, teachers, mentors, community leaders, the Djiboutian government, and USAID.  The AGSP also increases parent and community involvement in children’s education and empowers families to improve education opportunities in their communities.