The Girl Effect

Girls are at a Crossroads.

Girls living in poverty are uniquely capable of creating a better future. But when a girl reaches adolescence, she comes to a crossroads.

Things can go one of two ways for her and for everyone around her.

FACT: Today, more than 600 million girls live in the
developing world. The total global population of girls ages 10 to 24 —
already the largest in history — is expected to peak in
the next decade.

FACT: When a girl in the developing world receives seven or more
years of education, she marries four years later and has 2.2
fewer children.

FACT: One girl in seven in developing countries marries before
age 15. 38 percent marry before age 18.

More sobering facts available here.

On October 4th, I am participating in the Girl Effect Blogging Event.



I understand and believe in why we must invest in girls. And my initial reaction to watching this video was a little sobering and a feeling of ignorance. Not totally ignorant, because I know this is an issue even in our own country with impoverished adolescent girls. But, it was amazing to think about it all in context of what an effect educating and speaking to girls before they are 12 years old can have.

Take a moment, if you would, to learn more. Please share your reactions and please sign up to join us!

[Note: You do NOT have to be an expert to participate in the campaign. The campaign is about bloggers from all different fields writing about The Girl Effect ideas- sharing personal reactions, stories from your own experiences, questions, reflections. You do not need to be an expert on these issues!]

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