Girls of African heritage are not a problem to be solved. They are girls with dignity, intelligence, ability, promise, and a future. But the realities they face are not always…
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Girls’ Education in Africa—Progress, Gaps, and Urgency
Despite global progress, girls in Africa remain disproportionately excluded from education. The Global Picture: 129 Million Girls Out of School According to UNESCO’s 2024 Gender Report, 129 million girls worldwide…
How Life Skills Are Transforming Youth Outcomes
What Are Life Skills? Life skills are the psychosocial and interpersonal abilities that help individuals navigate everyday challenges, build healthy relationships, and contribute to society. According to WHO, UNICEF, and…
What Are Life Skills—and Why Do They Matter?
Defining Life Skills Life skills are the abilities that enable individuals to deal effectively with the demands and challenges of everyday life. They’re not tied to academic subjects, but to…