President Obama And Michelle Obama Launch ‘Let Girls Learn’ Initiative

President Obama and Michelle Obama. Photo: Getty Images.

It's no secret that Michelle Obama is a staunch advocate of girls' education - and now it seems she's putting her money where her mouth is.

In an unprecedented move, the Obama administration announced today that they're set to launch an initiative called 'Let Girls Learn', which will help young girls in developing countries attend and stay in school.

"Sixty-two million girls around the world -- half of whom are adolescent -- are not in school," said an administration statement. "These girls have diminished economic opportunities and are more vulnerable to HIV/AIDS, early and forced marriage, and other forms of violence."

The administration also said that agencies across the US government would work together to address the range of challenges confronting adolescent girls around the world.

"Agencies will increase efforts to build strategic partnerships and enhance diplomatic efforts that will help adolescent girls succeed," the administration added.

The program will cost approximately $250 million, with Michelle set to promote 'Let Girls Learn' on her upcoming trips to Cambodia and Japan.

While there's been no word yet from everyone's favourite education advocate, Malala Yousafzai, we imagine she'll be overjoyed to hear the news.

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