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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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Jacinta Advocates for Female Business Owners in Nigeria
Jacinta Advocates for Female Financial Independence in Nigeria When girls are equipped with entrepreneurial skills, they’re able to achieve financial independence, build…
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Meet Samantha, Global Catalyst’s Inaugural Youth Correspondent!
At Global Catalyst, we amplify girls’ voices because we believe their advocacy can transform the world. We’re committed to providing a platform…
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Social and Emotional Learning as a Tool for Girl Advocacy
Adolescent girls need more than access to education to succeed. It’s crucial that they also develop their social and emotional skills to…
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In India, Attitudes Towards Girls are Positively Changing. Here’s Proof.
At Global Catalyst, we give girls across 30 countries the tools they need to express themselves, advocate for their rights, and ultimately…
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How Boys in Kenya Are Normalizing Menstruation
Half of the world’s population has experienced or will experience a menstrual cycle. Still, period stigma persists. One way to end harmful…
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From The Gambia to The Bronx, Fatoumata Is Challenging Period Stigma
When it comes to periods, there’s lots to talk about. Unfortunately, shame and stigma surrounding menstruation often halt important conversations about this…
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Girl Advocates from Nepal and India are Taking Action for Menstrual Equity
Around the world, period stigma and period poverty keep girls out of school. At any moment in time, at least 800 million…
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Global G.L.O.W. Welcomes 17 New Global Partners
Global G.L.O.W.’s mentorship-driven programs are transforming girls and strengthening communities around the world. By partnering with locally-led organizations that best understand the…
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