White House debunks claim to stop the "Let Girls Learn" initiative

Michelle Obama

After an allege report by CNN that the White House and state department was making a move to end, Former First Lady, Michelle Obama, “Let Girls Learn” initiative that was launched in 2015, with the sole aim of educating and changing the perception of how women and girls are viewed around the world.
The White House and State Department on Monday had denied the allegation that the Trump administration planned to end Michelle Obama’s “Let Girls Learn” initiative. On Tuesday, a White House spokesperson said:

“The report in CNN yesterday was incorrect.” “There have been no changes to the program and none have been authorized.”

The State Department, which oversees the program aimed at providing young girls in developing countries with educational resources, also denied ending the program. They wrote on Twitter:

“There have been no changes to the #LetGirlsLearn program. We are committed to empowering women and girls around the world,” the department tweeted Monday night.

It could be recalled that CNN, made the report, citing an internal memo allegedly sent to Peace Corps employees, which reportedly stated that the program would be stopped immediately.

“Moving forward, we will not continue to use the ‘Let Girls Learn’ brand or maintain a stand-alone program,”

Peace Corps acting director Sheila Crowley wrote in an email reportedly obtained by CNN.

“‘Let Girls Learn’ provided a platform to showcase Peace Corps’ strength in community development, shining a bright light on the work of our Volunteers all over the world,” she added. “We are so proud of what ‘Let Girls Learn’ accomplished and we have all of you to thank for this success.”