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School is just the start. Here's how to help girls succeed for life | Angeline Murimirwa

Jul 7, 2023

Angeline Murimirwa, an education activist and 2023 Audacious Project grantee, passionately discusses the vital role of support networks in girls' education. She emphasizes that just getting girls into classrooms isn't enough; they need a robust sisterhood throughout their journey. Angeline shares inspiring insights from her nonprofit CAMFED, showcasing how building community ties not only empowers girls academically but also fosters leadership skills for life. Her vision aims to create lasting change in the lives of girls everywhere.

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Empowering Girls Through Education and Community Support

10min

Education activist and 2023 Audacious Project grantee Angeline Murimirwa knows the power of educating girls, especially in places where they may not have easy access to schooling. But she says that's not enough. In an inspiring talk, she clarifies why a support network around girls -- from the moment they enter the classroom to years after they graduate -- makes a radical difference for their lives in school and beyond. Learn how how her nonprofit CAMFED is building a sisterhood to do just that. (This ambitious idea is a part of the Audacious Project, TED's initiative to inspire and fund global change.)

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