Friday, January 08, 2010

The Girl Effect


The Girl Effect, n.

"The powerful social and economic change brought about when girls have the opportunity to participate in their society."

WHY GIRLS?

Because when adolescent girls in the developing world have a chance, they can be the most powerful force of change for themselves, their families, communities and nations.

But while those 600 million girls are the most likely agents of change, they are invisible to their societies and the world. If you're ready to learn and do more, head over to girleffect.org.

- Tiffanie Depew

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