On Thursday, we celebrated the first ever International Day of the Girl, and it was pretty awesome to see the enthusiasm you all have for educating girls. We hope you are as inspired and excited about the potential of girls as we are! Continue to learn more and get inspired by reading some stories of girls from around the world who are overcoming incredible odds to receive an education.

 

Girls + Education = Freedom

When girls pay a terrible price for living in poverty

 

Girls + Education = Hope for a Brighter Future

New wheels get Gracious back to the classroom

 

Girls +Education = Role Models for Future Generations

A girl’s journey from brick factory worker to outstanding student

 

Girls + Education = Strong Advocates

Q & A with an [almost] child bride

 

This week might be coming to an end, but the celebration of girls does not have to stop today. Share these stories, accept the Girls + Education Photo Challenge and watch the trailer for an exciting film by 10×10 called Girl Rising.