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“In the poorest regions of the world, girls are among the most disadvantaged people on the planet.

—One billion people live in extreme poverty—70% are women and girls.67 million children worldwide don’t go to school, over half are girls.

—One extra year of primary school can mean 10-20% higher wages for a girl.

—When a girl in the developing world stays in school for seven or more years, she’ll marry later and have fewer, healthier children.”

 

This site links to the “Because I Am a Girl” initiative which is designed to break the cycle of poverty and strengthen communities.  http://www.planusa.org/becauseiamagirl/ 

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