The concept of the “Girl Effect” argues that if a girl is properly educated and uses her education to gain employment and a salary, it will effect factors beyond her immediate environment. Not only will it create a sustainable source of income for her and her family, it will raise her status in her family and community. An issue within impoverished communities is the intergenerational link, the challenge of escaping the cycle of poverty. By empowering a young woman and educating her, she can achieve her full potential. Viewing this, her children’s attitudes are affected and a new dynamic for the generational link is created. This girl also sets an example to the community by showing the potential an educated girl can have and motivating others to follow suit.