GEAR Alliance
Girls Education Advocacy in the Region Alliance
Born from SARSYC resolutions, driving girls' education across Southern Africa
What is GEAR?
The Girls Education Advocacy in the Region (GEAR) Alliance is a regional coalition dedicated to advancing girls' education rights and access across Southern Africa.
Founded in 2021, GEAR was born directly from resolutions and commitments made at previous SARSYC conferences. It represents a concrete outcome of youth-led advocacy, demonstrating how conference declarations translate into sustained action.
GEAR brings together youth organizations, civil society groups, and education advocates from five Southern African countries to work collectively on girls' education challenges.
Key Projects
Two flagship projects driving GEAR's impact, both renewed through 2025
Girls Education Advocacy in the Region
Funder: Education Out Loud
Advocating for girls' education rights and access across the region.
Sexuality Education for Transformation
Funder: Amplify Change
Promoting comprehensive sexuality education for transformation and empowerment.
GEAR Countries
Active in 5 Southern African countries
Angola
Malawi
Mozambique
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Connection to SARSYC
GEAR Alliance is a perfect example of how SARSYC resolutions translate into real-world impact. What started as conference commitments has grown into a sustained, multi-country alliance with two active projects and growing influence.
At SARSYC VI, we'll continue to strengthen GEAR and explore new alliances and partnerships that can emerge from our collective commitments.
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Be part of SARSYC VI and contribute to the next generation of regional alliances