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4 Powerful Stories from a Refugee Camp in Malawi That Remind Us What Girls Can Achieve
Read the story: 4 Powerful Stories from a Refugee Camp in Malawi That Remind Us What Girls Can AchieveDzaleka Refugee Camp in Malawi is home to more than 60,000 refugees from neighboring countries who have escaped violence, conflict, and persecution. Life in the camp is challenging. Economic opportunities are limited, education is not guaranteed, and recent cuts to international funding have placed even greater strain on already stretched resources. For girls, these circumstances…
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In Côte d’Ivoire, This Girl’s Investment Is Helping Women Build Better Livelihoods
In Côte d’Ivoire, one household staple permeates daily life throughout the West African country. In bowls on every kitchen counter, bins outside…
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How a Girl-Led Radio Program Is Tackling Child Marriage in South Sudan
By Faith Kamadi, Program Officer, East and Southern Africa Girls can make their voices heard when they have access to a microphone. …
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Former Ugandan Presidential Contender Yvonne Mpambara’s Advice to Young Leaders
Ugandan lawyer and activist Yvonne Mpambara took the next step in her career by announcing her intent to run for President of…
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Meet 8 Girls From 8 Different Countries Working Together to Ignite Global Change
At Global Catalyst, we believe girls have the power to create lasting change in their communities and beyond. Girls have bright ideas,…
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The Case for Menstrual Leave: Why We Offer Paid Time Off for Periods
In 2026, women continue to navigate barriers in the workplace that make it harder for them to advance in their careers. Their…
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Meet 3 Youth Leaders in the U.S. Solving Local Problems with Big Ideas
When we think about the challenges facing our communities and our world, we often look to experts, institutions, and adults in positions…
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15 Years. 100,000 Girls. One Bold Vision. This Is Global Catalyst.
Global Girls Glow is becoming Global Catalyst. Here’s why.
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Their Voices, Their Dreams: Two Stories of Girls’ Education in Pakistan
In Pakistan, a girl’s education is still far from guaranteed. An estimated 13.4 million girls are out of school in the country…
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8 Girls’ Education Facts Everyone Should Know This Back-to-School Season
Back-to-school season can make education feel like a given. A new school year begins, students return to classrooms, and learning picks up…
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Bolivia Has Achieved Political Parity. Why Are Girls Still So Unsafe?
By Michele Coleman, Director of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning. Bolivia looks good on paper. A parity law passed in 2010 requires equal…
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How to Speak With Confidence and Use Your Voice for Impact: 5 Tips From a Vocal Coach
In this special guest blog, GLOW ally and vocal coach Jessica Doyle-Mekkes shares 5 expert tips that will help girls, allies, and…
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A Summer Bucket List for Girls Who Want to Make a Difference
Every girl has the power and potential to be a changemaker. And while summer is absolutely a time to rest and have…
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