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How to better support girls globally?

Fast Company Tech

I visited a program that provides emergency assistance to young victims of violence and abuse, I met with a womens teachers network that champions education for girls, and I visited programs equipping girls and young women with skills in leadership, communication, and entrepreneurship. who learned skills to support herself and her family.

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Tech Impact Receives $200,000 Grant

TechImpact

William Kendima moved from Liberia to the United States in 2005. While in Liberia, Kendima never used a computer; however, through dedication, hard work, and a little help from ITWorks , Kendima’s dream of working in IT has been realized. Here, the students get to flaunt their new skills in a professional environment.

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President's Update: Summer 2008

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

The project has been so successful at raising student reading skills that they hope to provide similar services to their non-disabled students as well. Our work in Liberia, funded by the State Department in support of the Truth Commission (TRC) continues. You can visit our Colombia Project Page to read more about this work.

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5 takeaways on why gender equity matters across issue areas 

Candid

Women with lived experience find innovative solutions In communities, as leaders, and on the front lines of social change, women have brought creativity and relational skills to developing solutions. Closing this wage gap could reduce poverty, advance equity, and increase GDP by up to 2.1%. health care system.

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