for Young Women
economies, as educated girls secure better jobs,
earn higher incomes, & invest in families & communities.
is an in-school program that focuses on building
adolescent girls’ capacities for individual empowerment
and social flourishment, especially in
in-school Adolescent Girls Program, aims to reach adolescent boys
at a critical time of development so that they have the mentorship,
space, and ...
alumni continue to access girl-friendly education and stay involved
and engaged after they have graduated from the year-long training program.
Uganda since 2015 as the Kampala district-led CSO for the
Ni-Yetu Youth Project to empower young people 13-24 years
with the correct knowledge, ...
Girls and young women are not given the same opportunities as
men and boys around the world. This is due to held beliefs of what
women and girls should and should not do within their homes, ...
Building a Vibrant Movement of Girls & Young Women
Impact at a Glance
Autonomy
138000
138000
Adolescents & Youths empowered to voice their ideas & opinions
Choice
58680
58680
Youths provided access to sexual & reproductive health information & services
Ownership
1300
1300
Girls trained as seamstresses with improved livelihoods
global space
Watch Our Feature on NBC'S The Today Show with Michelle Obama
TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager traveled to East Africa to meet Monica Nyiraguhabwa, a remarkable woman whose “Girl Up Uganda” program is creating change for girls across her community. Monica is also joining former first lady Michelle Obama’s Global Girls Alliance.
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