Tomorrow is the deadline to apply to attend the G(irls)20 Summit. If you’re interested in applying, please go here. If you want to learn more about the summit, please watch this VIDEO by Belinda Stronach.

We are not a part of a lost generation. There are many ways we can make a difference to women and girls everywhere. Join our movement for change by: • Joining our sisterhood • Signing our ePetition • Buying a t-shirt • Becoming a fan of Because I am a Girl on Facebook Remember it only takes one girl [...]

At the table is a coalition campaign designed to enforce change around the world. It is a campaign where citizens of the world will feel empowered to “take their place” at the G8 and G20 summit tables. The mandate of this umbrella initiative is to bring like-minded organizations together such as non-governmental organizations, labour, student and [...]

Learn how one girl decides to make a difference in her community. Meet Willa – she decided to shave off her hair to raise funds for a good cause. Listen to her story and feel inspired!

Hey girls – we’re wondering are you the ONE to represent Canada at the G(irls) 20 Summit? The summit is taking place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada from June 16 to 18. Organizers are looking for passionate, solution-oriented, forward-thinking women between the ages of 18-20 to attend the summit. They are looking for one girl to represent [...]

My Name Is Kermeena Kermudgeon was written by my very talented and humorous mother, Gael Cooper.  My mom along with another female colleague owns and operates their own management consulting company in Calgary, Alberta. Outside of my mom’s consulting business, she writes children’s books as a hobby and she currently sponsors 12 children in various countries [...]

For the past few weeks – girls and women have been posting random numbers on their Facebook profiles or tweeting about these numbers. Well this isn’t a random occurrence these numbers mean something and you can get involved in this wonderful grassroots initiative too!  But first we have to tell you what it’s about. These [...]

Women and girls all over the world – now is your time to shine and make your voices heard! The G(irls) 20 Summit is a global campaign dedicated to creating concrete ideas on how to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) affecting women and girls. The MDGs are eight goals created to address social and [...]

Join us for the Markham Women’s 5K & Girls’ 1K on Sunday, May 9th, 2010. We are raising funds to support the Tanzania Girls School Residence Project through the Because I am a Girl campaign at Plan Canada. We are offering a women’s-only 5K Run/Walk and a 1K Run/Walk for girls under 12, on a [...]

The makers of the Barbie doll (Mattel) have created an “I Can Be” Academy to inspire pre-teen girls to pursue some of the 125 careers Barbie has held since her debut in 1959. They hope this will give young women the opportunity to explore other careers and feel empowered in the process. “It’s about showing [...]