Become an advocate Want to help focus the world’s attention on girls’ rights? Signing the Girl Petition and writing to your Member of Parliament are two easy ways to raise awareness. Get your school involved by bringing advocacy to them: print off a pile of letters, find some friends, grab clipboards, envelopes and pens, and set [...]

Here at Because I am a Girl, we think Canada’s love of the great outdoors – patio season, in-line skating, marathon training – is the perfect excuse to plan a Spring fundraiser to raise money and awareness for girls’ rights. Here’s the green-light (and some top tips) to start planning the Grand Opening of your [...]

Last week we asked you to tell us what you think about February 14 and we heard you loud and clear: more than half of you said, “Reclaim it! I use the day to let my friends and family know how much I love them!.” On twitter, this hashtag is getting good mileage – #antivalentinesday [...]

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 [...]

So, we talk a lot about the issues but the big question is: What can you do about it? There are tons of different ways to get involved with Because I am a Girl, like signing the e-petition, Text to Give, or starting an awareness campaign. Another way is to start a Because I am [...]