Betty Makoni, head of GFW grantee Girl Child Network (GCN), is already one of ten “CNN Heroes”, now she’s in the running for “CNN Hero of the Year”. Please cast your vote for Betty and the Girl Child Network. Deadline is November 19, so please share the link with your networks and encourage them to vote for Betty! Vote for Betty Makoni

Betty founded the Girl Child Network in 1998 as a girls club in local high schools to combat the sexual abuse many girls were enduring from teachers, relatives and officials in Zimbabwe. GCN developed an empowerment model that teaches girls about their rights. It also helps abused girls heal and support each other, turning young women into survivors and leaders within their own communities. With over 700 girls clubs -- 80% of the members live in remote parts of the country-- an estimated 300,000 girls have been reached.

Watch Betty's story on CNN
Visit the web site of the Girl Child Network.
To organize events for the Girl Child Network Worldwide (GCNW), please email Leanne Grossman: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it