The prospects for girls in many parts of the world are dim. Some face lives of poverty, backbreaking work, illness, early marriage and early childbearing. In places where girls do have access to schools, they often turn away from studying science, math, and technology. In the U.S., for instance, the number of college computer science graduates has dropped from 37% in 1984, to 12% today. Initiatives to turn these trends around are getting new energy and traction. Technology is helping to push knowledge to all corners of the world, educating and empowering girls (and boys). Some of the young people involved in unlocking the potential of girls discuss their transformative work.



