If you're a father, mother, mentor, educator or friends with a girl age 9-18, you don't want to miss this! "There are 1.1 billion girls today, a powerful constituency for shaping a sustainable world that's better for everyone. They are brimming with talent and creativity. But their dreams and potential are often thwarted by discrimination, violence and lack of equal opportunities."
- United Nations, UN Women
"Girls Can Do Anything!" is a youth-led,
social justice
movement to redefine womanhood and what it means to be a girl! This initiative strives to educate, empower and inspire purpose-driven girls by connecting them to mentors, resources and opportunities that support their dreams. We are on a mission to make the world a better place through girl powered social innovation!
International Day of the Girl
is a global movement declared by the United Nations "to help galvanize worldwide enthusiasm for goals to better girls' lives, providing an opportunity for them to show leadership and reach their full potential."
The 2017 "Girls Can Do Anything!" Leadership Conference themed "
Passport to Purpose" welcomes girls to wear your comfy, colorful socks for real talk about real issues among real women and girls during our break-out
Sessions in Socks:
- Girl Fight for Good! Advocacy, Activism & Social Justice
- Reimagining Beautiful: Self Love, Sisterhood & Social Media
- S.T.E.A.M College & Career Pathing
- Celebrity in ME! Confidence, Purpose & Poise
- Girl Powered Business: Social Entrepreneurship
- Raising SHEroes! Parent Session (Dads, Moms & Mentors
To join this effort as a girl, mentor or volunteer simply register or contact us at 855-YOUTH-ED or [email protected]. This program is made possible through the generous contribution of the Don Lyons Bequest in collaboration with Grace United Methodist Church, Global Youth H.E.L.P & many other partners, donors and volunteers. Together, we are the village!
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