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Meet 3 Youth Leaders in the U.S. Solving Local Problems with Big Ideas
Read the story: Meet 3 Youth Leaders in the U.S. Solving Local Problems with Big IdeasWhen we think about the challenges facing our communities and our world, we often look to experts, institutions, and adults in positions of power for answers. But meaningful change more often begins when those who experience challenges firsthand find the courage to speak up, imagine solutions, and take action. Often, change begins with girls. At…
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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.
Over the past 15 years, Global Girls Glow has equipped girls in some of the world’s most underserved areas with the skills…
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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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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…
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10 Ways Fathers Can Raise Confident Girls Who Believe in Themselves
Recent research indicates that girls with involved, affirming father figures tend to develop stronger self-esteem, take more risks, and are more likely to pursue leadership…
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