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February 15, 2022
I suppose we learned from the start that just because you build a school, no matter how beautiful and child-centered it is, the vision may not ‘take hold’ overnight. That first year in 2017, the Sisters had to knock on doors and convince families to let their girls attend. Girls did come and the school…
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January 6, 2022
Guillemette Dejean is no stranger to the GEC community. Hailing from Brittany, France she lived with the Wadsworth family during an exchange program in high school and after she completed her Masters in International Development asked Anne to be a professional mentor to her. Knowing she was looking to expand her experiences, Anne invited…
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August 9, 2021
“In 2018, I got a chance to spend few days among the women of one of the most underprivileged areas of my country – and somehow I got stuck in that moment forever. I saw the depth of issues, the barriers, and the sparkling eyes with dreams yet no direction. Thus, women’s research and development…
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August 9, 2021
This past summer working as an intern for GEC was truly a humbling and empowering experience. First and foremost, I am so grateful to Ms. Anne Wadsworth for being my mentor throughout my internship. Ms. Anne has always been there to walk through assignments with me, tasks aligning with the International Day of the Girl…
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August 9, 2021
When asked if we could highlight her involvement with Girls Education Collaborative for our It Takes a Village series, Patricia Minter-Powell’s immediate response was, “Sure, I herd the cats!” While that might be true, Patricia does it with love, enthusiasm, and a keen eye on the mission. By day, Patricia is a French teacher at…
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August 9, 2021
“Every girl deserves access to quality education, regardless of where she is born. I’m excited to be working with GEC because I believe their local-led, partnership approach is the most effective way to achieve a world where all girls are able to go to school.” Sarah Filippi-Field is a soon-to-be Master of Public Policy graduate at…
Read MoreTogether, we can show the world that there’s nothing a girl can’t do.