ADOLESCENT GIRLS.

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Nike Foundation
ADOLESCENT GIRLS.
The best investment that no ones making.
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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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Why Nike and Girls?
We believe in the power of human potential We
invest in innovation We chose an undervalued
issue where we could lead
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How to change the world through girls
Her ideal life path creates benefits for
everyone. Weve 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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Our mandate Deliver two simple goals
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Girls on the global agenda
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Massive resources for girls
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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