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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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A Brighter Future for Kenyan Girls: A Q&A with GLOW Club Alumna Sylvian
In 2018, GLOW Club Member Sylvian had a dream: To create a brighter future for girls in Kenya. In her home community,…
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Girl Advocates in the U.S., Nepal, and Uganda Are Destigmatizing Periods
In honor of Menstrual Hygiene Day on May 28th, Global Catalyst Youth Correspondent Nuri hosted a powerful discussion on menstrual equity with…
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A Girl-Led Solution to Period Poverty: A Q&A with the 18-Year-Old Co-Founder of Girls for School Pads, Uganda
Menstruation is a normal part of life. But globally, girls face discrimination, stigma, and shame when they’re on their periods — all…
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A GirI-Informed Approach to Data Collection
By Kajal Kotecha, Global Catalyst Data Analyst In recent years, there’s been an important shift towards recognizing that adolescent girls have the…
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Earth Day Feature: These Nigerian Girls Are Recycling for Girls’ Education
Worldwide, adolescent girls face significant barriers to completing their education. Often, these barriers are exacerbated by environmental factors that disproportionately harm girls. …
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Samjhana Ignites the Power of Girls in Nepal
In some areas of Nepal, girls are kept from reaching their full potential simply because of their gender. The cultural practice of…
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Huyen Is Proving the Value of Girls in Vietnam
Girls around the world face insurmountable challenges that keep them from living the lives they deserve. In rural areas of Vietnam, adolescent…
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I Am A Survivor: Overcoming Early Marriage in Rural Kenya
Girls deserve a childhood free from exploitation and violence. But every year, at least 12 million girls around the world are forced…
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Positive Affirmation Valentines
Positive affirmations can go a long way in brightening someone’s day and helping them feel confident and empowered. This Valentine’s Day, spread…
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Alice Escaped Female Genital Mutilation. Then She Rescued Her Sister.
Female genital mutilation (FGM) harms an estimated 3 million girls each year. The cultural practice, documented in over 30 countries worldwide, involves…
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