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If Every Girl Could Choose Her Own Future, What Would That Future Look Like? 5 Girls Share Their Visions.
Read the story: If Every Girl Could Choose Her Own Future, What Would That Future Look Like? 5 Girls Share Their Visions.Girls around the world are navigating societal pressures, cultural norms, and barriers to safety and education that limit their dreams and opportunities. In honor of International Day of the Girl, we asked girls around the world to imagine something different: The responses we received are full of hope, possibility, and a desire to create something…
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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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10 Confidence-Building Questions to Spark Reflection and Growth for Girls This Summer
Girls are often told that growing means doing more, like trying something new, or taking on something bigger. But oftentimes, confidence begins…
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Deprioritization Has a Cost — and Girls Are Paying It First
By Riya Thakur, Global Advocacy Manager Wars don’t just kill people. They defund girls’ futures. And right now, that future, for millions…
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Witnessing the Human Impact of USAID Cuts on a Refugee Camp Left Behind
On July 1, 2025, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) was officially shut down. Critical public health, education, nutrition, and violence-prevention…
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