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to enrich their lives. The pilot phase
saw over 50,000 girls sign up over
a two-month period and as the
second phase of testing takes place
this year, the target is over a million.
Awtaney names this endeavour as
“One Million Unheard Voices”
iSON Foundation represents the
company’s vision of adding value
to Africa, not only through business
foundations, but through programs
and initiatives with Girl Effect.
“Trying to transform the lives of
marginalised people, through Girl
Effect is very close to my heart and
special. This is what life is really about
and keeps you going. Take time,
every day from your work and think
about giving back” Awtaney says.
Using digital innovation to go
further faster and deliver change at
scale, iSON Group and Girl Effect
have come together to deliver
Girls Connect: a breakthrough
resource for vulnerable girls.
“We’re proud of our groundbreaking
partnership with iSON
Group,” says Farah Ramzan
84 September 2017