Fact of the Week- #11

The #1 cause of death for girls 15-19 is childbirth. (World Health Organization)

Fact of the Week- #10

In a single year, an estimated 150 million girls are victims of sexual violence.
(UNIFEM)

Freshmen Orientation

Awesome turn out at freshmen orientation! Thank you everyone! Hope to see you next year at the meetings!

Fact of the Week- #9

Guatemala’s population is one of the youngest, fastest growing and least educated in Latin American. 

Books and Films

The GirlUp website has a list of suggested reading and films! The link below will take you there! Check it out and enjoy! http://girlup.smallworldlabs.com/content/resources/Girl%20Up%20Suggested%20Readings%20and%20Films_UPDATED.pdf

Last Activity period meeting!

Tomorrow, April 12, is the last activity period meeting for this semester! We will be reflecting on our first semester and writing letters to girls around the world! Hope to see you all there!

Fact of the week- #8

For the majority of girls living in Liberia and other developing countries, work takes priority over education.