U.S. Government launches children’s book series to promote gender empowerment

the five-book series, written in Hindi, challenges stereotypes, promotes equality, and fosters inclusivity, with a special focus on gender diversity and inclusion

New Delhi: U.S. Ambassador to India Eric M. Garcetti reaffirmed the U.S. government’s commitment to girls’ education by launching a new children’s book series to promote gender-inclusive learning. Developed through the U.S. Agency for International Development’s Scaling-up Early Reading Intervention and implemented by Room to Read India, the five-book series, written in Hindi, challenges stereotypes, promotes equality, and fosters inclusivity, with a special focus on gender diversity and inclusion.
The U.S. Ambassador to India Eric M. Garcetti said, “As Ambassador to India, I have prioritized girls’ education, recognizing it as one of the most transformative investments a society can make. Educating girls not only provides them with knowledge, but also unlocks their potential to drive positive change within families, communities, and nations. The books we launch today represent a shared vision—a vision of inclusive education that challenges these barriers, fosters empathy, and inspires young girls to succeed.”
This book launch exemplifies the enduring U.S.-India education partnership, which has strengthened education systems, empowered students and teachers, and fostered inclusive learning environments. By expanding inclusive, quality education, our partnership continues to serve as a model for international cooperation, advancing a vision of opportunity and progress in an interconnected world.

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