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Strong Women Strong World is confronting injustice and broken systems so women and girls living in poverty can achieve their potential.

| View in browser View past editions of this newsletter here. Let's raise our voices so she can raise hers. Countdown to Day of the Girl   Next month, people across the globe will observe the International Day of the Girl Child. But, what's the real point of the day?   The United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 66/170 - just ten years ago - to declare October 11 as the International Day of the Girl Child for this purpose: to recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world to focus attention on the need to address the challenges girls face to promote girls’ empowerment and the fulfilment of their human rights We're calling on the Strong Women Strong World™ community to raise our voices so she can raise hers.    You can do your part by joining us for a Facebook and Instagram BLITZ from Friday, October 1 through Monday, October - 11.    We will be posting great content to our social media accounts each weekday.  All you have to do is follow our accounts, like our daily posts, comment on them, and share them with your social networks.   Get ready. Get set. Let's GO make some noise on behalf of girls all over the world! Go to our Facebook page Go to our Instagram page   Recap: Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Panel Economic Empowerment Forum   World Vision's annual Economic Empowerment Forum took place this month featuring an informative and insightful segment focused specifically on women.   In this 20-minute discussion, you'll hear four informed and accomplished women share professional and personal insights on the challenges, progress, and future expectations against Sustainable Development Goal #5 related to women's economic empowerment and financial inclusion with appropriate attention to cultural, social, and spiritual norms. Voices include: Robin Phillips, Strong Women Strong World Council Member Chloe Bass, Technical Advisor, Food Security and Livelihoods Zayid Douglas, Advisor, Gender, Equality, and Social Inclusion Cheryl Ryan, Strong Women Strong World Council Member Watch or Listen Here   "It's a game changer to ending poverty."   By Cheryl Ryan, Strong Women Strong World Council Member   I am inspired by women who are “all-in” in their philanthropic efforts, and I think we all have a role we can play. We all need to get in the game.   For me, I'm most excited about women’s economic empowerment. The idea of taking women from the margins of society to contributing economic players is impactful and a game changer to ending poverty.   Access to finance is often cited as a main constraint to the growth of female-owned enterprises. Overcoming these barriers through savings groups and VisionFund lending opens the door for women to thrive.   That success breeds success as women are 90% more likely to reinvest their earnings in the families and their communities. It provides a hope and future for the women, their children and the people around them.   Cheryl Ryan Senior Vice President, USLI Insurance Companies   Strong Women Strong World Council Member   Mark your calendar! Semi-Annual Investment Update Keeping Our Promise to Gender Equality Join us for 30-minutes to learn about the impact your partnership has made in the lives of girls and women globally.  Open Q&A included.   Thursday, October 6 4:30 p.m. PT \| 6:30 CT \| 7:30 ET Click here to join at 4:30 p.m. on Oct 6   Save the date! The 17th Annual STRONG WOMEN STRONG WORLD™ EVENT It's our biggest event of the year and you won't want to miss it!  Start thinking now about who you can invite to share in this inspiring and memorable virtual experience.   Thursday, December 2 4:30 p.m. PT \| 6:30 CT \| 7:30 ET   Details and registration info coming soon! This is a complimentary experience. © 2021 World Vision, Inc. All rights reserved. World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. In 2020, 88 percent of World Vision's total operating expenses were used for programs that benefit children, families, and communities in need. Learn More.  World Vision, P.O. Box 9716, Federal Way, WA 98063 Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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