The Girl Effect

Having finished reading Half the Sky earlier this year, I've become a great supporter and advocate for the Girl Effect. Half the Sky covers the the concept of the "girl effect" in its introduction. In essence, empowering women and children through the provision of education and healthcare transforms economies, saves lives, and reforms political institutions, cultures, and entire societies. The fight on behalf of women if not just a 'feminist' issue, it is a fight to reduce poverty, fight domestic and political abuses, increase the availability of healthcare to men, women, and children, and prevent disease pandemics through knowledge which is passed down generation to generation. Empowering women and children, girls in particular, is a solution that will impact the world on a grand scale. It will not be easy, it will not be 100 per cent effective all of the time, but over time it will have an impact.

I challenge everyone to support the campaign, either through advocacy, spreading the word, donations or involvement in campaigns that strive to empower women and children. Read Half the Sky for more details about what you can do to contribute to the 'girl effect.'