“When women are not a productive part of a country’s economy and society, poverty persists,” says Greene. “Adolescent girls in the developing world are an enormous opportunity to transform their families, communities and countries, making the world a better place for everyone.” Greene spoke of the great potential for women’s clubs to reach out to women and girls in the developing world. She urged attendees to raise awareness in their communities of the importance of girls and advocate for policies and investments targeted toward improving their lives.