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| Representing the far northern region of Madagascar at the 2016 National GLOW Camp! |
We did it...and we rocked it!! For the first time ever, 100 young women from 20 villages across Madagascar gathered for Peace Corps Madagascar's National Girls Leading Our World Camp. This was a huge project that took months of planning, preperation, and problem solving with our team of organizers, Volunteers, partner organizations, and participants. But when it happened, it didn't just happen... it set a high standard for the National GLOW camps we hope to continue for years to come! In other words, it was a total success.
Attending camp was a big and special opportunity for the students, who rarely have the means to travel outside of their villages or regions. For most of them, this was the first time to be in the capital city and experience the people and cultures from other areas of Madagascar! As they united, they were able to learn more about Madagascar's diversity and beauty. Throughout the week, they also leanred about women's health and empowerment, building leadership, teamwork, and goal-setting skills, and how to pursue education and job opportunties. For many of them, camp was a life-changing experience!
