‘I will do my part in the world. If we don’t forget to try, everything will be fine… …One girl at a time.’ Sings 14-year-old Avery: Inspired by the Because I am a Girl campaign, she and her sister, 12-year-old Laura (both from Nova Scotia) decided to throw a fundraiser on behalf of girls. Their [...]

Well good peoples, it’s been a long haul on the http://blog.becauseiamagirl.ca/ tour but every moment has been worth it. As the journey winds down, I wanted to visually update everyone with pieces from the road. We have now arrived in Winnipeg, the last leg of the tour. Along the way I have been bumping into [...]

During the school tour we show the story of Kidan a 13 year old girl in  Ethiopia who wants to be a doctor but her mother has already arranged her marriage. Early marriage is really common in Ethiopia – 60% of girls are married before they turn 18. Kidan’s story always reminds me of my [...]

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 [...]