Happy Day Of The Girl

On October 11, 2012, people around the world will celebrate the first International Day of the Girl. The United Nations made the day official just last year, thanks in part to the advocacy efforts of Plan International USA.

In honor of the day, Plan is bringing female representatives from several of the countries where Because I Am a Girl projects are making a difference, thanks to your generous contributions to the cause. These young women will be in New York City for the first week of October, where they will have the opportunity to share their knowledge and experience, and to have a high-level impact on the international effort to invest in girls’ rights and education.

Read a little about these extraordinary young women–and you’ll see why they were chosen to represent their country and community!

Fabiola, 18, Cameroon. Fabiola is a member of Plan Cameroon’s Youth Empowerment…