Support Girls Leading Change in Honduras

Dear Friends,

We can't believe it is already April! We have so much to tell you, but first we would like to thank you for your continued support.

Over the past couple years, several of our girl scholars and peers from their schools have participated in the initiative "Let Girls Lead," a global movement to empower girls to tell their stories, create solutions to the pressing challenges they face and lead change in their families and communities. Inspired and led by their mentor, scholar and soon-to-be lawyer Keyla, these girls have become confident and empowered to speak up and advocate for their rights - including their right to comprehensive sexuality education in their schools.

After many months of hard work, and some sweat and tears along the way, we are so proud to share that this March, the girls of "Let Girls Lead" and the local Council for the Defense of Children and Youth's Rights, presided by the Vice Mayor of our city, presented and reviewed the first version of a local public policy to promote mandatory comprehensive sexuality education in public schools.

During the presentation, Elisa, a scholar and empowered girl of "Let Girls Lead," talked about how teen pregnancy limits girls' present and future opportunities and insisted on the need for all girls to have access to comprehensive sexuality education. Inspired by her words and understanding the importance of ensuring girls have the information they need to make smart and healthy choices for their futures, representatives of the present institutions and organizations assured their commitment to continue to advance the approval process and work towards its implementation.

Little by little, we move forward and cultivate spaces where girls and young women are encouraged to speak out for themselves and for the rights of girls in their schools, communities and everywhere.

Speaking of "Little by Little," we want to share a unique opportunity that only comes around once a year. As a superstar organization on GlobalGiving, every gift to OYE up to $50 - from today until April 12th - will be matched at 60%. New recurring donations, up to $200, will receive an additional 100% match on the initial donation.

You have already done so much to support our work, and for that we are so grateful! This is the perfect opportunity to share our work - and why you believe in us - with your friends and family, and maximize the power of small donations.

Help us grow our community - little by little - and continue to empower girls together! Today and throughout the week, we encourage you to go through your mental rolodex and reach out to friends and family who may be interested in making a small donation to educate, empower and engage girls in Honduras!

As always, thank you for your continued support.

In appreciation,
Amanda