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 fun, it's also a …
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 with simply taking time …
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 of women and girls, …
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 programs ended seemingly overnight, …
6 Fun, Meaningful SEL Activities to Help Girls Develop Confidence and Advocacy Skills
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is one of the most effective ways for girls to learn how to understand themselves, build healthy relationships, manage stress, 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 fun, it's also a …
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 with simply taking time …
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 of women and girls, …
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 programs ended seemingly overnight, …
6 Fun, Meaningful SEL Activities to Help Girls Develop Confidence and Advocacy Skills
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is one of the most effective ways for girls to learn how to understand themselves, build healthy relationships, manage stress, and …
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