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Mrs. Obama Helping 62million Girls Stay In School.

Published on Nov 26, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

CURRENT EVENTS BY MICHAEL

Remarks by the President and the First Lady at Launch of the "Let Girls Learn" Initiative

Why I picked this article

  • Michelle Obama in Asia
  • Helping 62 million girls
  • Wanted to learn more about it

Summary
U.S first Lady came to meet Cambodian and Japanese students to hear their stories and share America's perspectives on education as part of a campaign to help girls around the world stay in school. Mrs. Obama wants to help 62 million girls stay in school. She is on a five-day trip to promote U.S led education initiative. There quote is "Let Girls Learn." It started in Japan ( riches Asian country) to Cambodia ( poorest Asian country). The total amount spent to help was around $340 million.

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WHEN DID THIS HAPPEN?

  • Mrs Obama visited Tokyo and Kyoto in Japan, from March 18-20 and end the trip with a March 21-22 stop in Siem Reap, northwestern Cambodia.

WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?

  • Mrs. Obama helped 62 million less fortunate girls stay in school.
  • If more people get education in their life, their dreams might come true.

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QUESTIONS

  • Would you like if someone gave you a free education, why or why not?
  • Why do you think Mrs. Obama decided to go to Japan and Cambodia?

ANY OTHER QUESTIONS ?

Photo by Leo Reynolds