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

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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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Girls on the global agenda1

2 Massive resources for girls

Our mandate: Deliver two simple goals:

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The Girl Effect: Video presentation

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The Girl Effect, on-line.

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World Bank: Adolescent Girls Initiative

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Thank you