Philanthropy
& Community Service
What is Circle of Sisterhood?
Founded in 2010 by sorority woman Ginny Carol, Circle of Sisterhood is an organization that removes barriers to education and promotes gender equality by giving women across the globe the opportunity to go to school.
From providing funds from school supplies to school builds, the organization strives to give women the right to an education so as to elevate these women from their current situations. Getting an education can help women stay out of human trafficking and gender violence, as well as improve their physical health.
70%
of out-of-school youth are girls
2/3
of illiterate adults are women
7%
of the world receives a college degree
Pictured here is Guldana, a grant recipient from Too Young to Wed through our partnership with Circle of Sisterhood. To learn more about her journey—and the stories of other inspiring young women- click below!
How has Panhellenic at the University of Tennessee benefitted Circle of Sisterhood?
Over the past four years, our partnership with Circle of Sisterhood has allowed us to raise funds to build a school in Senegal. Through a variety of fundraising events and initiatives, we've united the Panhellenic community in our shared mission to empower women through education. Just this past year, our annual spring philanthropy event, Sisterhood Showcase, raised an incredible $85,000 for Circle of Sisterhood!
These contributions help support girls participating in service treks, and fund global grants through initiatives like the Too Young to Wed program.
In May 2026, members from our Panhellenic community will travel to Senegal to help lay the foundation for another school, where over half of the students will be girls. This Trek to Senegal deepens our commitment to Circle of Sisterhood by providing a firsthand opportunity to make an impact. Upon returning, participants will share their experiences, bringing greater awareness to the importance of girls’ education and inspiring continued support within the Panhellenic and Greek Life communities.