# UK cancels overseas education project for women and girls after two years

The UK government has axed a two-year-old overseas education project that supported women and girls. The program aimed to improve access to education in developing countries. This termination may set back efforts to advance gender equality in education.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/jul/04/overseas-education-project-for-women-and-girls-axed-by-uk-after-two-years) — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:00:08 GMT