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Michelle Obama’s $1 million pledge to support 25 organizations across 15 countries, plus her $2.5 million plan to help girls worldwide

Michelle Obama, the former first lady of the United States, is stepping up efforts to support girls around the world through education and empowerment. Her Girls Opportunity Alliance has pledged more than $1 million to support 25 organizations across 15 countries, reports PEOPLE.

The initiative focuses on helping adolescent girls access education, overcome challenges and build better futures. In addition to the $1 million pledge, the alliance announced a $2.5 million fundraising plan in October 2025 to support 54 grassroots organizations across 28 countries working to improve educational opportunities for girls.

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