About Because I am a Girl
Right now the world is failing girls – MASSIVELY.
One billion people live in extreme poverty – 70 per cent are women and girls.
It’s estimated 20 million girls never go to school.
Girls face more violence than boys do.
World leaders set targets to support girls and women. The Because I am a Girl reports show that these goals aren’t being met.
But there’s hope
Investing in girls is the key to wiping out the cycle of poverty.
So...the Because I am a Girl movement. A global campaign to claim a brighter, safer future for girls.
How?
Our goal is to engage one million girls to raise money for projects such as:
Clean water and food security.
Health care and education.
Livelihood initiatives, like microfinance.
Investing in girls is key to eliminating poverty and creating a better world. It’s that simple!
