Every year, Roma picks a charity that she raises funds and awareness for, and this year its Because I am a Girl.

Over the holidays, Roma got her friends together for a Wine and Cheese party at her home.  About 40 girls came and she was able to raise over $1000 through online donations.  Now those 40 girls are out in the world and spreading the word about Because I am a Girl as well!

Next up is Roma’s Valentines Day event in Downtown Toronto, RENDEZVOUS: Toronto’s Singles Soiree with a Cause.  The event will feature DJs, dancing, desserts, makeovers, a photobooth, and giveaways from sponsors.

Roma has always believed in Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy, “Be the change you want to see in the world.” And she’s living it for girls:

“I strongly believe that one girl at a time, we can definitely make this world a better place.  Its simple to me…the more people that get involved with Because I am a Girl, the more girls we can help in the developing world.”

As a charity champion and someone who has organized lots of events for a cause, Roma has some tips for other girls that want to get involved and host an event:

• Do what you love or are good at.  If its baking, have a bake sale!  If its sewing, have a crafts sale!  You just have to think out of the box and think positive…anything is possible!
• Ask yourself, “What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?”  When it comes to Because I am a Girl, there is no way to fail because every dollar counts!
• People like to go out and socialize and party, so why not invite them out to a party for a good cause?
• Be fearless.  Never let anyone discourage you.  Always be strong.