Myanmar is a microcosm of the world's most pressing issues facing girls and women. Crises of environment, urban stress, religious strife, and gender-based discrimination have inspired radical responses in how to empower girls who must contend with the obstacles to leading fulfilling lives. Just coming out of 50 years of military repression, Myanmar, a country of roughly 55 million is at a critical juncture for affecting change. Girl Determined brings together adolescent girls from diverse ethnic and religious backgrounds to grow their access to education, health knowledge, participation in decision-making and personal development. Since 2010, Girl Determined has been working directly with girls aged 12-17 across Myanmar's most remote regions as well as its populated urban centers