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ADOLESCENT GIRLS.

Nike Foundation. ADOLESCENT GIRLS. The best investment that no one’s making. 1. We did the math. Girls reinvest 90% of income vs. Men reinvest 35% of income 7+ Years Education = 4 year marriage delay 2.2 fewer children Decrease in HIV rates 43% decrease in malnutrition.

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ADOLESCENT GIRLS.

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  1. Nike Foundation ADOLESCENT GIRLS. The best investment that no one’s making. 1

  2. We did the math Girls reinvest 90% of income vs. Men reinvest 35% of income 7+ Years Education = 4 year marriage delay 2.2 fewer children Decrease in HIV rates 43% decrease in malnutrition

  3. Why Nike and Girls? We believe in the power of human potential We invest in innovation We chose an undervalued issue where we could lead

  4. How to change the world through girls Her ideal life path creates benefits for everyone. We’ve learned what keeps her on that path: education, transitions and reward. This is the core of our work.

  5. Solutions:BRAC - Girls running businesses • Social, Human & Financial Capital for Girls • 43,000 girls running their own businesses • Rural economic empowerment model • Supported mf – greater impact/results • Keeping themselves in school • Passing on the benefits: Girl effect in action • Next phase: piloting a self financed model

  6. Our mandate: Deliver two simple goals: 1 Girls on the global agenda 2 Massive resources for girls

  7. The Girl Effect: Video presentation

  8. The Girl Effect, on-line.

  9. World Bank: Adolescent Girls Initiative

  10. Thank you

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