Our History

Girls hold the potential to play a key role in ending generations of poverty, but to do so they must be educated, healthy, and economically empowered.

The Coalition for Adolescent Girls (“the Coalition”) was founded in 2005 by the United Nations Foundation and Nike Foundation along with partners from the International Women’s Health Coalition, International Center for Research on Women and Population Council to address adolescent girls’ need for support and their potential to change the world.

Since its inception, 39 leading international organizations have come together, bringing fresh perspectives, diverse resources, and concrete solutions to address the challenges facing adolescent girls in the poorest communities around the world.

The Coalition is committed to creating lasting change by driving investments, leveraging existing initiatives, and mobilizing multi-sector allies to unleash the power of adolescent girls.