Girl Up
Issue Area: Women & Population
Girl Up, a campaign of the United Nations Foundation, gives American girls the opportunity to channel their energy and compassion to raise awareness and funds for programs of the United Nations that help some of the world’s hardest-to-reach adolescent girls. Through Girl Up’s support, girls have the opportunity to become educated, healthy, safe, counted and positioned to be the next generation of leaders. Campaign supporters are encouraged to give a “High Five” to girls in developing countries by donating $5 or more to provide girls with such basic needs as access to school supplies, clean water, life-saving health services, safety from violence and more. To give a high five and learn more, join us at GirlUp.org.
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STORIES OF IMPACT
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From potatoes to pride: One girl's journey with Biruh Tesfa
Area of Involvement: Women & Population
[This story comes from our Women & Population team, who recently traveled to Ethiopia with David Cook, season 7 winner of AMERICAN IDOL. Learn more about David's trip here.] Tigist Tsegaye is one of the bravest, most inspiring young women our team has ever met. Tigist left the Amhara region when she was just 14, now 5 years ago. She came by bus, and when she was dropped off in the Merkato bus station, she was left for brokers to find an employer in need of a house girl. But one year ago her life changed. A mentor convinced her employers to let her attend the Biruh Tesfa school, and now with just 6 months left in the program, Tigist’s eyes light up talking about how much she has learned.
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David Cook Visits UN's Biruh Tesfa program in Ethiopia
Area of Involvement: Women & Population
Season 7 American Idol winner David Cook visited programs in Ethiopia to see firsthand how the UN Foundation is supporting the work of the UN to educate and empower girls. Footage from Cook’s trip will be featured during IDOL GIVES BACK, on Wednesday, April 21, 8pm ET.
