Actress Freida Pinto is an Ambassador of BIAAG

"Slumdog Millionaire" actress Freida Pinto, the global ambassador of the "Because I am A Girl Campaign" (BIAAG), visited Ethiopia for the first time as the part of her role to support plan International's projects. She says education and empowering girls is the way forward worldwide.

Because I Am A Girl is a Plan's global initiative. Launched October 11, 2012, it is aimed to create sustainable project in developing countries to give girls access to clean water, food, health care, education and protection from violence and exploitation.

"If we educate and empower girls, they will reach their fullest potential, pulling themselves and their families out of every problem they might possible face" said Freida.

"I'm truly inspired by the determination and courage of the girls I have met in the place I have visited in Ethiopia," she added.

Freida was impressed by Plan Ethiopia's efforts in bringing a lasting change to lives of Girl children in the country. She also visited the schools and she interacted with the students and teachers as well as discussed the programs and projects that are undertaken by women in the society with the support of Plan Ethopia.

It is her interest in supporting children as well as girls that made her the ambassador since July 2012. She voices, advocates, and lobbies about girls concerns on international forums.

 Source : TOI, Author Shri