There’s a funny thing that happens to me each year on this day…I turn a year older! In honour of my special day,  I am going to talk about one awesome way to support Because I am a Girl: by giving up your birthday gifts in support of girls! There are a few ways you can [...]

Six months ago I set myself a challenge: to finish an Olympic distance triathlon. Last weekend, I did it! I decided to do the race in honour of girls who face challenges that they haven’t set for themselves, like poverty and lack of access to their rights. I asked my friends and family to ditch [...]

Olympian and World Champion (as of last Wednesday – check out these pics of her amazing win!) mogul skier Jenn Heil is giving up the slopes in exchange for taking on the cause of girls around the world. The long-time Because I am a Girl supporter and ambassador has decided to trade in her skis for [...]

When I was younger, I used to be big on get rich quick schemes.  I once spent several hours boiling pine needles in water to create “Pine Wine” which I was sure would be the next big drink.  Or once I had a garage sale without my mom knowing and sold all the uncomfortable dresses [...]

Today is my birthday!  I’m sharing because I want to tell you about last year’s birthday, which was my best ever so far: my friends staged a surprise talent show and live auction fundraiser for me! Here’s how it went down: After a nice dinner with friends, I was blindfolded (!) and taken to a [...]

Meet Rampi, a Because I am a Girl activist.  After seeing the Because I am a Girl commercial on TV, Rampi knew that she had to do something.  So, she decided to start a fundraising campaign with a goal of raising $500 to support women and girls around the world. Rampi’s message: “Right now the [...]

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 [...]

High Five to Bishop Strachan School! This week girls at Bishop Strachan School in Toronto voted to support the Because I am a Girl campaign! The school’s student-led Philanthropy Council decided to put their good works to a vote this year: of 21 charities that were nominated, 3 were chosen to receive money raised on [...]