1. 1 ADOLESCENT GIRLS. The best investment that no one’s making. 1 Nike Foundation

2. 2 We did the math Girls reinvest 90% of income vs. Men reinvest 35% of income 7+ Years Education = 4 year marriage delay 2.2 fewer children Decrease in HIV rates 43% decrease in malnutrition

3. 3 We believe in the power of human potential We invest in innovation We chose an undervalued issue where we could lead Why Nike and Girls?

4. 4 How to change the world through girls Her ideal life path creates benefits for everyone. We’ve learned what keeps her on that path: education, transitions and reward. This is the core of our work.

5. 5 Solutions: BRAC - Girls running businesses Social, Human & Financial Capital for Girls 43,000 girls running their own businesses Rural economic empowerment model Supported mf – greater impact/results Keeping themselves in school Passing on the benefits: Girl effect in action Next phase: piloting a self financed model

6. 6 Girls on the global agenda 1 2 Massive resources for girls Our mandate: Deliver two simple goals:

7. 7 The Girl Effect: Video presentation

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9. 9 The Girl Effect, on-line.

10. 10 World Bank: Adolescent Girls Initiative

11. 11 Thank you