1 adolescent girls. the best investment that no one’s making. 1 nike foundation
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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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We believe
in the power of human potential
We invest
in innovation
We chose
an undervalued issue where we could lead
Why Nike and Girls?
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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.
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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
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The Girl Effect, on-line.