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Brides Across America is an amazing non-profit that gives back to all qualifying military and first responder brides. We are honored to partner with them by closing our salon for 1 or 2 days in July or September to host this annual giveaway. For more information contact BAA at |
The four-year End Child Marriage project in Bangladesh was completed in 2021 and we are proud to announce some of Plan’s accomplishments: - 3,600 out-of-school adolescents were trained on gender equality, life skills, sexual and reproductive health rights and child protection through peer mentoring - 84 out-of-school Peer Leaders were trained on guiding mentoring sessions - 1,032 champion fathers and mothers were selected to lead youth-friendly and engaging focus group discussions on early marriage, sexual and reproductive health rights and child protection - 1,246 community conversations were held to inform the public of the dangers of child marriage - 99,000 student workbooks were printed which will be used as a supporting material - 3,000 teacher manuals were printed. Distribution was put on hold due to COVID-19, however, once circulated, these manuals will help teachers guide class sessions on gender equality, child protection and more.