Stories written by Amy West

Effective International Aid Depends on the Application of Girl-Centered Design

By Amy West and Aysel Madra
In a year that is rapidly becoming the costliest on record for climate-related disasters, the International Day of the Girl Child appeals to the global community for greater investments for and with adolescent girls.

Successful Climate Solutions Require Investment in the Lives of Adolescent Girls

By Amy West and Sharon Iwachu
This year commemorates the 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl Child. While the last decade has seen greater attention on the positive development needs of girls, we must move beyond documenting the barriers that girls face to investing in and prioritizing girl-centered solutions to the critical development challenges of our world.


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