The Girl Effect: Helping to Change the Lives of Adolescent Girls

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by Melissa Northway on May 26th, 2011 | No Comments »

“If there is a time to act in the fight against poverty, it’s when a girl stands at the crossroads of adolescence – yet today less than half a cent of every dollar spent on international assistance programs is invested directly in girls,” said Maria Eitel, president of the…

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National Volunteer Week—What Will You Do to Make a Difference?

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by Jyl Johnson Pattee on April 19th, 2009 | No Comments »

April 19-24 is National Volunteer Week with Earth Day taking place on April 22 and Global Youth Service Days Happening April 24-26. What will you do to make a difference this week? How will you get your kids involved, teaching them the important skills and attributes of service, giving, and…

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