Aspen is a place for leaders to lift their sights above the possessions which possess them. To confront their own nature as human beings, to regain control over their own humanity by becoming more self-aware, more self-correcting, and hence more self-fulfilling.

Walter P. Paepcke, Aspen Institute Co-Founder
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Girls’ Education

Digital Equity in Action

Operating in 12 countries, Girl Rising uses the power of storytelling to change the way the world values girls and their education. I spoke recently with their India chapter’s Nidhi Shukla to learn about the organization’s journey prior to and during COVID-19, their proudest accomplishments, and how all of this has implications for digital equity.

A group of young students sit at wooden desks smiling at the camera.