For the Girls

Wonder what happens when 600 million adolescent girls in developing countries are given a fighting chance? They can change the world. Make it better for us all.

To understand what a fighting chance looks like, you need to first understand their current reality. 70% of the world’s out-of-school children are girls. They not only lack education, but also basic rights to their own bodies. Which is life threatening in developing countries due to HIV-AIDS and teen pregnancy—the leading cause of death for girls 15-18.

Less than 2 cents of every international aid dollar spent is directed to girls. Yet statistics show that when a girl has financial means, she reinvests that money in her family, livelihood and community. Everyone benefits. Can you say the same for your 2 cents?

Learn more about the Girl Effect and how the clock is ticking www.girleffect.org. It’s a revolution worth joining.