Girls are powerful, both for what they contribute to their families and communities in their youth, and for their unlimited potential as women. When we all invest in girls, everyone wins: Girls, their families, their communities and their nations. The result is the end to poverty. Here are three things you can do now to start The Girl Effect: 1) Donate. 2) Spread the Word. 3) Learn More.
Educating girls is one of the most effective ways to improve conditions in poor countries. That's why it's a cornerstone of CARE's poverty-fighting work.
In honor of International Women's Day on March 8th, acclaimed photographer Phil Borges presents the story of Abay, a young woman who transformed her community with CARE's help.