Speak to the World
Speak to the World strengthens educational access through structured language instruction delivered in partnership with trusted local leadership. When girls gain language proficiency, opportunity expands, confidence grows, and long-term economic pathways become more attainable.
How to Partner with Speak to the WorldQualifications to be Considered for the Global Pipeline
Evidence of local support, whether through volunteer involvement, municipal partnership, land allocation, or grassroots participation, is required. PlayForward does not impose projects but supports communities that are already championing them.
1 .Community Buy-in
Transparent financial documentation is required for all instructional and operational costs. This initiative specifically supports girls and women through structured language education delivered in safe learning environments. Reporting standards must verify that resources are responsibly directed toward female learners in alignment with program safeguards.
3. Financial Transparency
The initiative must already be underway or in an advanced stage of planning with local leadership in place.
2. Live, and Active
TBE contributes as a structured partner, not as the sole funder. Projects must have diversified support or a plan to secure it.
4. Shared Contribution Model
5. Measurable Impact & Reporting
Defined deliverables, timelines, and reporting structures are required to ensure long-term integrity and measurable outcomes.
6. Verified Instructional Standards
Programs must demonstrate curriculum oversight, qualified local educator leadership, safe learning environments, and documented student protection protocols. BUILD contributions require structured accountability to ensure that education delivered is ethical, consistent, and sustainable.
7. Long-Term Stewardship (10-Year)
Partners must commit to providing structured updates and impact reporting for at least 10 years. PlayForward is not designed for short-term visibility. We provide for enduring infrastructure. Ongoing communication ensures that what we help construct continues to serve its intended purpose for future generations.
International Framework Alignment
Speak to the World is structured in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 4, SDG 5, and SDG 17. By expanding structured language education for girls and women through trusted local partnerships, the initiative advances equitable access to learning, female educational participation, and cross-sector collaboration.
As global education benchmarks evolve, we remain committed to disciplined oversight, community-led delivery, and long-term educational continuity beyond short-term intervention cycles.
Board Vote Project Announcement
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Board Vote Project Announcement *
Board Vote Project Announcement
Following a formal review process, the Toma Barre Education Board of Directors has designated Her Initiative Project as an active Global Pipeline Project under the Division of BUILD.
The initiative reflects our commitment to structured, community-led educational access for girls and women through locally implemented language programming. The project operates in collaboration with trusted field partners and adheres to defined instructional oversight and accountability standards. TBE will contribute through disciplined fundraising, Fellowship engagement, and long-term stewardship aligned with our BUILD framework.
We are honored to support local leadership working to expand educational opportunity in environments where access remains limited.
2025 - 2027
Local Program Liaison and Field Coordinator
“This work is personal to me. I believe in the power of education to change lives, and I am proud to help bring opportunities to my sisters in Afghanistan. Every visit, every conversation, every challenge — it all matters.”
M.N.
Current Pipeline Update
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Afghanistan
Region: Undisclosed for safety and participant protection
Geographic Context: Community operating in a restricted-access environment
Security Classification: Limited public disclosureSpecific location details are intentionally withheld to protect participants and local leadership.
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Referred to as: Her Initiative Project
*Partner identity is protected for regional security reasons.
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Start: 2025
End: 2027
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Development / Scaling / Active
