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Dear friend,

Growing up in rural Central Kenya, my one dream was to be a doctor. I knew it was possible; all I had to do was work hard in school. Me sitting and writing this message is testament to a young girl’s dreams fulfilled. I didn’t become a physician, but I applied myself in my studies and now am a Doctor of Philosophy.

What I didn’t know then as an idealistic young girl was that I was lucky: at least I could dare to dream. Today there are millions of girls who dare not dream, whose only choice is child marriage, a ‘choice’ that denies them a chance to access the educational opportunities I sought out as a girl.

At the upcoming Global Programme for Education (GPE) Summit, world leaders have the opportunity to change the futures of millions of girls around the world

For this first blog in a series on leadership in the movement to end child marriage published by Girls Not Brides, I have explored why girls accessing quality education is so vital in ending the practice.

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We must commit to building an equal world in which young girls can not only dare to dream, but also achieve their dream. Thank you for your solidarity and ongoing commitment to ending child marriage and building a better world for girls.

Best wishes,

Faith

Further reading & resources

GPE Summit side event [[link removed]]: Join us for a session exploring the global state of child marriage and its relation to girls’ education on Thursday 22nd July 8 am EST/ 1pm BST / 18.30 IST COVID-19 updated brief [[link removed]]: Read the latest insights, recommendations and find resources for responding to the needs of adolescent girls during and after the pandemic, in this recently updated brief

Dr Faith Mwangi-Powell

CEO

Girls Not Brides: The Global Partnership to End Child Marriage

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