Meghan Markle visiting Project Fearless in Amsterdam in April.Photo: Chris Allerton/PA

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It was revealed Monday that the Duchess of Sussex, 40, visitedProject Fearless, an organization in Amsterdam offering after-school programs for girls and nonbinary youth ages 9 to 14.

Meghan Markle visiting Project Fearless in Amsterdam in April.Chris Allerton/PA

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As seen in shots shared to Project Fearless’Instagrampage, the duchess brainstormed ideas on a poster board with teens, sat and stood with the students in a circle and smiled in the middle of a celebratory group photo.

In other photos from her visit to Project Fearless, Meghan spoke with students at a table and gave one young student a big hug.

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In a statement shared with PEOPLE, Project Fearless founder Mérida Miller said that Meghan’s visit had a real impact on the young participants.

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“The Duchess' visit was a brilliant way to celebrate the impact Project Fearless has made over the last three years, introducing the girls to an accessible role model who is making a difference and using her voice,” Miller says.

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Project Fearless' other course themes include climate science, skateboarding and kick-boxing. To date, the center has worked with almost 750 local children.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.Samir Hussein/WireImage

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in The Netherlands in April 2022

source: people.com