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Multisectoral Strategies for Advancing Girls' Education: Principles & Practice
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Gender bias robs communities of their full potential. But as girls and women thrive, so does society. From education to health to social, economic and political empowerment, AED works to improve the lives of girls and women around the world.

 



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Great Science for Girls: Extension Services for Gender Equity in Science through After-School Programs
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VIDEO: Why Ruth Aringo wants to get an education

Ruth Aringo, Ambassador's Girls' Scholarship recipientSixteen-year-old Ruth Aringo lives in Kampala, Uganda and is going to school on an Ambassador’s Girls’ Scholarship, through a program managed by AED. In the following clips, Ruth and her mother reflect on the importance of education.

CLIP 1:  Ruth talks about her ambition to become a neurosurgeon and what inspires her.

CLIP 2:  Ruth's mother, Martha, reflects on the need to encourage girls.

CLIP 3: Martha explains how Ruth's education has helped their relationship.

*To view the videos you can download the free Quick Time Player here.

 


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