Meghan Markle and Malala Yousafzai announce partnership for girls' education

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai have announced a charitable partnership to mark International Day of the Girl. Following a recent meeting at Claridge’s hotel in London, the two women shared images on Instagram to highlight their shared commitment to global female education.

Through a collaboration involving Archewell Philanthropies and Markle’s lifestyle brand, As Ever, 100% of the net proceeds from the sale of As Ever jams and teas will be donated to the Malala Fund. The organization works to ensure girls worldwide have access to free, safe, and quality education.

The meeting marks a continuation of their relationship, which dates back to a virtual conversation held in 2020 regarding barriers to education for young women. In a joint statement, they emphasized that supporting girls today empowers the women of tomorrow.