Department for International Development
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January 6
17:29
2017
We have taken the decision to end our partnership with Girl Effect following a review of the programme. Empowering women and girls around the world remains a priority, but we judge there are more effective ways to invest UK aid and to deliver even better results for the worlds poorest and value for taxpayers money.