An estimated 62 million girls worldwide are not in school, and half of those are adolescents. With that statistic in mind, the White House has introduced a new education initiative — spearheaded by first lady Michelle Obama and the Peace Corps — dedicated to helping adolescent girls around the globe enroll in school and complete their educations. 

“Let Girls Learn” is a program designed to combat problems faced disproportionately by under-educated girls – including diminished economic opportunities, increased susceptibility to HIV/AIDS, forced marriage, and other forms of violence – by affording them the opportunity to learn. “[W]hen a girl receives a quality education, she is more likely to earn a decent living, raise a healthy, educated family, and improve the quality of life for herself, her family, and her community,” according to a statement issued by the White House. Read More>>