Commonwealth Girls Education Fund (Cgef)

The Commonwealth Girls Education Fund (CGEF) is a registered charity, no. 1048908, formerly known as Commonwealth Countries League Education Fund (CCLEF) and an Accredited Commonwealth organisation. The Fund helps girls to complete their secondary or high school education in their own Commonwealth country in cases where, for economic reasons, this might not otherwise be possible. Support (both financial and encouragement) is tailored to the individual needs of each girl based on their academic potential, individual merit and personal situation. Support may cover school and examination fees, safe transportation, school meals, compulsory uniforms and books, etc. The CGEF will also consider payments for special training of academically capable girls with physical disabilities. The CGEF is governed by a Board of Trustees that meet regularly to discuss and approve sponsorship applications and renewals. The board are responsible for the direction, management and promotion of the Fund and fundraising. The CGEF employs one paid Administrative Secretary for four days a week to perform administration duties e. g. sponsorship applications and renewals, maintenance of records, preparation of payment instructions, liaison with schools overseas, etc. Sponsorship monies are sent directly to carefully selected and vetted schools where girls are being educated although, in a small number of cases, trusted intermediary organisations have to be used due to ‘on the ground' circumstances or local legislation.
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