U-Go Founder John Wood on Improving Access to Education

The video discusses the You Go initiative, aimed at helping young women in low-income countries access higher education. It highlights the importance of closing the gender gap, the impact of education on women's lives, and the cultural barriers they face. The initiative provides scholarships, life skills programs, and career networks to empower women. Success stories from Vietnam, Cambodia, and Nepal illustrate the transformative power of education. The video also outlines future goals and the need for continued support and funding to expand the program's reach.

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What are some of the cultural barriers that young women face when pursuing higher education?

What role do parents play in the education aspirations of their daughters according to the text?

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