Philanthropy
Girls can play a crucial role in solving the most persistent development problems we face in the world today.When we include girls in education, health and economic investment we have a better chance of preventing issues such as child marriage, teen pregnancy, HIV/AIDS and breaking the inter-generational cycle of poverty. But girls can't do it alone; they need the world to listen to them and invest in their potential.
The Girl Effect
The Girl Effect is a movement created to leverage the potential of adolescent girls to end poverty for themselves, their families, their communities, their countries and the world. It's about changing their social and economic dynamics by providing them with powerful and relevant resources.
Created by the Nike Foundation in collaboration with the NoVo Foundation, United Nations Foundation and Coalition for Adolescent Girls, The Girl Effect is fueled by hundreds of thousands of girl champions who recognize the untapped potential of adolescent girls living in poverty.
Created by the Nike Foundation in collaboration with the NoVo Foundation, United Nations Foundation and Coalition for Adolescent Girls, The Girl Effect is fueled by hundreds of thousands of girl champions who recognize the untapped potential of adolescent girls living in poverty.
How does The Girl Effect address poverty?
- In India, adolescent pregnancy results in nearly $10 billion in lost potential income per year.
- In Uganda, 85 per cent of girls leave school early, resulting in $10 billion in lost potential earnings.
- By delaying child marriage and early birth for one million girls in Bangladesh, the country could potentially add $69 billion to the national income over these girls' lifetimes.
It's an investment we cannot afford to overlook. Questions? Email us!
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