Written by Marta Galambos – a World Vision Strong Women Strong World NextGen leader and a graduate of civil engineering from California Polytechnic State University currently working in Colorado, USA. How can women and girls, in every society, participate effectively as full and equal members of their communities? I first became interested in this question as an undergraduate … Read More
girls’ education
Child marriage must end! 3 girls speak out
“I am here to show my determination to work together in ending child marriage and all forms of violence against girls.”
10 things that happen when girls stay in school
When girls stay in school, communities are stronger and poverty loses ground. Here are 10 ways the world gets better when girls stay in school!
Veronica’s story: “DREAMS empowered me to stay in school”
Veronica was on the path to early marriage. But now she’s back in the classroom and mentoring other students at school and in her community.
Together, empowered girls pave the way for girls’ education
This program in Uganda is inspiring young women: “You have to be empowered, to speak for yourself, for no one will speak for you unless you rise up.”