Brief
Meghan Markle and Malala Yousafzai launch education partnership on International Day of the Girl
The Duchess of Sussex and the Nobel laureate will direct proceeds from As Ever jams and teas to the Malala Fund and a special‑edition sweatshirt to support underserved youth.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Meghan Markle and Malala Yousafzai announced a new partnership on International Day of the Girl, linking sales from Markle’s lifestyle brand As Ever to the Malala Fund and a charitable sweatshirt collaboration.
What happened
On October 11, the Duchess of Sussex posted photos of a tea meeting with Yousafzai at Claridge’s in London, marking the day’s observance. The joint statement shared on Instagram said 100 % of net proceeds from As Ever jams and teas will support the Malala Fund’s education programmes. In addition, a special‑edition sweatshirt, created with Moms Offering More, will donate all its proceeds to the same cause.
What the reports add
ELLE notes that the As Ever brand, launched in February 2025, originally partnered with Netflix and offers fruit preserves, herbal teas, honey and baking mixes. The article also cites a prior ELLE panel where Malala Fund chief external affairs officer Parampreet Singh highlighted the broader economic benefits of educating girls.
What was said
Both Markle and Yousafzai said, “When we support the girls of today, we empower the women of tomorrow. Access to education is the key to unlocking this,” in the Instagram statement. Singh added, “When you invest in a girl’s education, you’re not just investing in that one girl… you’re investing in her family, her community, a country’s GDP.”
How it came about
The partnership follows a reunion in London on October 7, when the two were spotted having tea – initially reported by ABC News as a friendly meeting. Markle’s As Ever brand, which has previously promoted a luxury advent calendar and a dog‑toy, is now being leveraged for charitable impact.
Key facts
- Meghan Markle and Malala Yousafzai announced a partnership on International Day of the Girl. (elle.com)
- 100% of net proceeds from As Ever jams and teas will go to the Malala Fund. (elle.com)
- A special‑edition sweatshirt, made with Moms Offering More, will also donate all proceeds to the Malala Fund. (elle.com)
- The joint statement was shared on Instagram on October 11, 2026. (elle.com)
- Parampreet Singh, Malala Fund’s chief external affairs officer, emphasized the economic benefits of girls' education. (elle.com)
Sources
- [1] elle.com — originally reported as “Meghan Markle and Malala Yousafzai Team Up to Support the Next Generation of Girls”
