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16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence – From Young Bride to Young Child Again
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November 26, 2009

Until recently, Glory (a pseudonym) was an average girl growing up in the village of Kaombe. She never thought she would complete primary school, much less attend secondary school. But, after her community got involved with a USAID safe schools program, Glory is now an example of how girls are achieving in school, despite the many challenges they face.