The First Lady Michelle Obama embracing the achievements of Mulberry School for Girls in Tower Hamlets as part of her global ‘Let Girls Learn’ project. Image: @FLOTUS

America’s First Lady Michelle Obama chose a successful school in Tower Hamlets to launch her global initiative ‘Let Girls Learn’ in Britain.

She told Mulberry School for Girls:

I know what’s inside of girls like you and like me. I know…how much of a difference we can make for those around us.

The First Lady hugged some of the students and told them: ‘the world needs more girls like you.’

“I know what’s inside of girls like you and like me. I know…how much of a difference we can make for those around us” —FLOTUS #LetGirlsLearn

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The First Lady (@FLOTUS) June 16, 2015

.@FLOTUS Michelle Obama tells inner-city school pupils "the world needs more girls like you": bit.ly/1IHe6fh http://t.co/RvmqPoF2R7

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Press Association (@PA) June 16, 2015

Michelle Obama meets pupils at the Mulberry School for Girls in Tower Hamlets, east London. Picture: @StefanRousseau http://t.co/Lq9BAPBObg

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Press Association (@PA) June 16, 2015

Michelle Obama’s campaign is fully supported by the British Prime Minister David Cameron.

Her visit confirmed a joint UK and USA partnership in the scheme and Mr Cameron recorded a special video message in support:

PM: I fully support @FLOTUS #LetGirlsLearn. It's shocking that more than 62 million girls globally are out of school amp.twimg.com/v/574dabed-075…

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UK Prime Minister (@Number10gov) June 16, 2015