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As U.S. foreign assistance shrinks, the development sector is left to ask: Who will step in to support girls now? In a guest piece for Inside Philanthropy, Shanna Marzilli, president and CEO of Plan International USA, explores the critical role philanthropy must play in defending the progress made for girls around the world. Marzilli points to rising political pressure and shrinking public budgets as a defining moment for funders. She calls for boldness, commitment and sustained investment in girl-centered programming—reminding readers that the stakes are high. “Until we are all equal” isn’t just a tagline — it’s a promise. The question is whether philanthropy will continue to stand behind it.