Michelle Obama's “Let Girls Learn” Program Dismantled
May 2, 2017
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“The White House has discontinued Michelle Obama’s signature “Let Girls Learn” initiative, effective immediately.
Internal documents obtained by CNN direct Peace Corps employees not to use the “Let Girls Learn” name or branding. While they may continue some “Let Girls Learn” projects, the Peace Corps will no longer maintain a stand-alone “Let Girls Learn” program.
The initiative, which focused on educating girls around the world, was run primarily by the Peace Corps and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
A spokesperson from USAID told The Independent the agency is "committed to empowering women and girls around the world" and are "continuing to examine the best ways to do so."
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