4th FAWE International Conference on Girls' Education in Africa 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya
The 4th FAWE International Conference on Girls' Education in Africa, 17–18 November 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya. Open to policymakers, educators, youth leaders, and civil society worldwide. Registration open now.
What is the FAWE Conference?
The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) is a pan-African organization working to advance girls' and women's education across the continent. Every three years, it hosts an international conference that brings together the people who shape, fund, research, and experience girls' education.
The 4th edition takes place in Nairobi, Kenya, on 17–18 November 2026, under the theme:
"Investing in Her Future: Accelerating gender-transformative education for African girls through sustainable financing and innovation."
Important dates and venue
- Conference dates: November 17–18, 2026
- Venue: Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi, Mombasa Road, near Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)
- Registration: open now, and early registration is encouraged
Conference objectives
- Mobilize political, financial, and institutional commitments for gender-transformative education
- Elevate youth voices and leadership in education financing and governance
- Promote innovation, technology, and partnerships to help girls access, stay in, and complete school
- Strengthen policy coherence, institutional capacity, and accountability
Four sub-themes
1. Sustainable Financing for Gender-Transformative Education Government budget commitments, innovative and blended financing, and tracking how money translates into results for girls.
2. Youth Voices and Leadership in Education Financing and Policy Youth participation in planning and budgets, leadership development and mentorship, and youth-led advocacy and accountability.
3. Harnessing Technology and Digital Innovation for Girls' Education Financing inclusive EdTech, closing the gender digital divide, STEM opportunities, and using data to improve learning.
4. Gender-Transformative Partnerships, Financing and Accountability Multi-sector partnerships, private sector engagement, policy coherence, and shared accountability for results.
What happens at the conference?
- High-level plenary sessions with political leaders and development partners
- Thematic breakout sessions on each sub-theme
- Youth-led dialogues on education financing and governance
- Innovation exhibitions showcasing successful programmes and technologies
- Structured networking and partnership forums
- Policy and financing recommendations, plus a final conference report
Who should attend?
The conference is open to stakeholders from Africa and beyond, including:
- Government officials and policymakers
- Development partners and donors
- Educators and researchers
- Civil society and NGO professionals
- Youth and alumni leaders
- Private sector and EdTech professionals
- Media
Registration fee
- USD 100 registration fee
- Includes full access to plenary sessions, parallel discussions, and side events
- Payment is made securely through PayPal after you submit the registration form
- Your place is confirmed once payment goes through, and you'll receive an attendee code and QR ticket
Not included: travel, accommodation, visa costs, and airport transfers. FAWE does not arrange airport pick-ups.
Travel tips for delegates
- Visa: African delegates should check visa-free entry rules. Non-African delegates should apply through Kenya's official eTA platform.
- Airport: fly into JKIA. The venue is nearby, on Mombasa Road.
- Getting around: use airport taxis, Uber, Bolt, Little Cab, or hotel transfers.
- Money: Kenya uses the Kenyan Shilling. Cards and mobile money are widely accepted.
- Health: travel with insurance, any personal medication, and emergency contacts.
- Accommodation: book early.
How to register
- Visit the official conference website and go to the registration section.
- Fill in your details, including your organization, category, and preferred track.
- Submit the form.
- Pay the USD 100 registration fee through PayPal to confirm your place.
- Watch for your attendee code and QR ticket.
Simple tips
- Register early for smoother planning and logistics.
- Pick the track that best matches your work so you get the most from the breakout sessions.
- Ask your organization whether it can cover your registration and travel costs.
- Download the concept note (in English or French) from the website to prepare.
Register here
Ready to register? Sign up through the official conference website: https://girlsconference.fawe.org/#register
For questions, email girlsconference@fawe.org or call +254 714 606 629.
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Organization | Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) |
| Region / Country | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Deadline | Registration open (register early) |
| Level | Policymakers, educators, youth leaders, civil society, all levels |
| Funding | Self-funded (USD 100 registration fee) |
WorldOpportunitiesHub is an independent information platform. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE). Always verify details on the official website before applying.