The Upside of Failure: Challenging Assumptions for Adolescent Girls

Learn how the Population Council evidence base sheds light on what works - and what doesn't - to improve girls' lives.
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Improving Nutrition for Children and Adolescents in India

Population Council researchers are conducting the world’s largest micronutrient survey of children and adolescents to date.
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Strengthening Programs to Improve Girls' Lives

New programming toolkits and guides to develop, strengthen, and measure programs are available for download.
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Having a Child Before Becoming an Adult

New study by Women Deliver and Population Council analyzes married women's control over cash earnings.
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