Just Like My Child has been chosen to compete in Nike's Girl Effect Challenge: An opportunity for girl-focused organizations and projects to connect with Nike's Girl Effect movement and compete to win a spot on their fundraising page. Twelve winners will receive increased visibility and financial support to succeed.

But, we need your help: Vote with your dollars and donate because you believe Just Like My Child deserves a winning spot on the page! The projects with the highest number of donors will be selected. Vote for Just Like My Child's Girl Power Project to win by Donating $10 here.

Today, there are more than 600 million girls living in the developing world and their untapped potential is enormous!

Just Like My Child's Girl Power Project is designed for girls entering adolescence - the most vulnerable juncture of their lives.

It is promoting gender equality and improving maternal health: it will impact 10,000 girls in 2013 alone, with an emphasis on reducing early pregnancy and early marriage, eliminating transmission of HIV/AIDS, and preventing violence against girls. Learn more and vote for Just Like My Child's Girl Power Project here.

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

This challenge only runs November 1 - 30.

Donate $10 to Vote for Just Like My Child's Girl Power Project and Help us win Nike's Girl Effect Challenge!

Together, we can build a brighter future for the women and children of Uganda.

10 seconds to donate $10 and reach 10,000 girls who need a hand up, the most: Vote for Just Like My Child here.