Helping Girls Do It for Themselves with Girl Boss and Girl Icon

This episode of HundrED Connected brings together two innovators who are united in their mission: equipping girls around the world with the skills and confidence they need to build their own futures. Join Hanneke Mackie (Buzz Kidz) in conversation with Launch Girls' Neha Sahu (Girl Boss Programme) and Milaan Foundation's Dhirendra Pratap Singh (Girl Icon Program), who discuss their respective education innovations, the Girl Icon Program and the Boss program from Launch Girls.They share their personal journeys and the impact of their programs on adolescent girls in various contexts and continents. The conversation explores the impactful work of the Milaan Foundation and Launch Girls in empowering and supporting women and girls. It highlights the importance of community mobilization, agency building, and forward linkages in creating sustainable change. The dream for every girl in the world is to be educated, healthy, and safe, with a focus on skills, agency, and self-belief.TakeawaysEmpowering Adolescent Girls Community mobilization is crucial for empowering girls and womenAgency building and forward linkages are essential for sustainable changeChapters00:00 Introduction to 100 Connected Podcasts09:29 Inspiration and Motivation16:18 Challenges and Paradigm Shift52:02 Dream for Every Girl in the World