Child rights NGO partners with British High Commission for campaign to empower girls
“Through this partnership, ARC aims to invest in girls through practical skills development sessions to increase their capacity to compete for scholarships and job opportunities, and to enter careers that are non-traditional and that involve decision-making roles,” local NGO Advocating the Rights of Children explained.
28 Jul 2015, 9:00 AM
NGO Advocating the Rights of Children (ARC) has announced a campaign for the empowerment of girls in partnership with the British High Commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
The ‘GRACE’ campaign aims to help “Girls build Resilience, Aspirations, Capabilities and Empowerment, and equips them with the knowledge and skills necessary for further study and employment,” ARC said in a press release today.
“GRACE will also actively empower girls by building their confidence to navigate social, cultural, economic and gender barriers.”
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