Because I am a Girl Media
Urmila.
by Because I am a GirlUrmila, 22, is a former child servant and an activist from Nepal. She'll share her insipring life story with us on the International Day of the Girl. Read more.
Say "Hi" to Gifty.
by Because I am a GirlMeet Because I am a Girl ambassador Gifty from Ghana. She is a soccer-loving 18 year old who travels with her team to educate youth. Read more.
Thank You Seattle.
by Allison CostaThe Because I am a Girl team is back on the east coast after an exciting trip to Seattle, WA where we hit the streets to tell the Pacific Northwest all about girls. Read more.
Meet Marcela from El Salvador.
by Because I am a GirlFor Because I am a Girl ambassador Marcela, gender inequality and discrimination against girls is a massive problem in her community just outside El Salvador’s capital city, San Salvador. Read more.
Snapshots of Seattle.
by Alyssa Van AsseltThe Because I am a Girl team really made a splash in Seattle, WA! Here are some photos of our trip. See some pictures!
Say "Hello" to Fatmata .
by Because I am a GirlThe belief that girls are of far less value than boys is very strong in Sierra Leone. As a result, 18-year-old Because I am a Girl delegate Fatmata faced significant challenges growing up. Read more
Big Dreams in Niger.
by Alyssa Van AsseltAissa is a remarkable 15-year-old girl from Niger. After being forced to leave school, Aissa strives to become a seamstress to help lift her and her family out of poverty. Read more
Nurul Recognized by Indonesian President.
by Because I am a GirlHere is a great story out of Indonesia about our Because I am a Girl ambassador, Nurul. She was part of the main event in Jakarta’s Indonesian Children’s Day celebrations. Read more.
Introducing Nurul.
by Because I am a GirlOctober 11, 2012 marks the first ever International Day of the Girl Child. Plan International USA has invited Because I am a Girl delegates from around the world to share their stories. Read more
On the Road Again.
by Allison CostaThe Because I am a Girl team is hitting the road once again! We are excited to announce that we are headed to Seattle, WA next week to spread the word about gender equality. Read more
