The adolescent girls here in the small village of Magude, Mozambique have great potential. They too have big hopes and bright dreams. But often here in poverty those dreams are diffused by circumstances beyond their control: early and forced child marriage, unwanted pregnancy, gender-based violence and cultural beliefs that girls are not as worthy of an education than boys.
Today is the day to advocate letting these girls reach their potential. It is not just a matter of infrastructure in these poor communities but a positive change in cultural beliefs that close doors and deny opportunities to these young women. They need their parents to be champions for their cause – especially their fathers. Promoted for right now these girls will be energize and lead to a stronger future for Mozambique! Estamos juntos com elas! We are with them!
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