The Girl Effect USA

Tamara Woodbury Girl Effect Presentation to AGSES from GSACPC on Vimeo.

The Girl Effect is a growing global initiative, bringing attention to the advantages of investing in girls and young women. Through the efforts of multiple individuals and organizations, people are connecting and sharing ideas and information and they are collaborating to give greater awareness to unleashing the potential of girls and identifying them as a solution to some of the world’s greatest challenges.

On June 30, 2009, a presentation at the annual conference of the Association of Girl Scout Executive Staff in Phoenix featured The Girl Effect both on a global scale and in the microcosm of the work done by Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council. This powerful and compelling presentation begs for reflection and action in the shift of educational opportunities for girls but also the physical, emotional, and environmental well-being for them, not only globally but also in the US.