On November 18, 2021, Girl Up hosted a webinar on gender-based violence. Part of their Girl Talk series, youth activists from Peru and India and two experts in the field conversed about this important topic. 1 in 3 women globally experience violence. This data is based on what is reported and is likely underrepresented. Rates […]
Understanding Barriers to Returning to School
On July 21, 2021, Amplify Girls held a webinar to report on the results of critical research performed beginning in October 2020 by a collective of their members. on the impact of COVID-19. The purpose of the study was to understand the barriers adolescent girls face for returning to school post-COVID-19 and included girls in […]
African Girls Can on the Radio! Values
Session 6: Staying True to yourself and your Values Wednesday, September 16, 2020 During the COVID-19 pandemic, schools throughout Uganda have been closed indefinitely. Students are stuck at home, many with no resources at all to stay connected or continue learning. Community Radio is one of the most effective ways of reaching people in […]
African Girls Can on the Radio! Self-Motivation
Session 5: Self-Motivation and a Growth Mindset Wednesday, September 2, 2020 During the COVID-19 pandemic, schools throughout Uganda have been closed indefinitely. Students are stuck at home, many with no resources at all to stay connected or continue learning. Community Radio is one of the most effective ways of reaching people in rural areas […]
African Girls Can on the Radio! Role Models
Session 4: Positive Role Models Wednesday, August 19, 2020 During the COVID-19 pandemic, schools throughout Uganda have been closed indefinitely. Students are stuck at home, many with no resources at all to stay connected or continue learning. Community Radio is one of the most effective ways of reaching people in rural areas of developing […]
African Girls Can on the Radio! Self-Esteem
Session 3: Building Your Self-Esteem Wednesday, August 5, 2020 During the COVID-19 pandemic, schools throughout Uganda have been closed indefinitely. Students are stuck at home, many with no resources at all to stay connected or continue learning. Community Radio is one of the most effective ways of reaching people in rural areas of developing […]
Girl Rising Helps Us Understand the Impact of COVID-19
Girl Rising Webinar: A Global Conversation on the Impact of Covid-19 on Girls’ Lives Tuesday, July 28, 2020 Girl Rising’s one-hour presentation and Q&A session brought together experts from the US, Guatemala, Kenya, and India, as well as enthusiastic youth activists campaigning for global girls’ education. The coronavirus pandemic is disproportionately affecting women and […]
African Girls Can on the Radio! Self-Advocating
Session 2: Advocating for Yourself Wednesday, July 22, 2020 During the COVID-19 pandemic, schools throughout Uganda have been closed indefinitely. Students are stuck at home, many with no resources at all to stay connected or continue learning. Community Radio is one of the most effective ways of reaching people in rural areas of developing […]
African Girls Can on the Radio! Resilience
Session 1: Life Challenges and Becoming Resilient Wednesday, July 8, 2020 During the COVID-19 pandemic, schools throughout Uganda have been closed indefinitely. Students are stuck at home, many with no resources at all to stay connected or continue learning. Community Radio is one of the most effective ways of reaching people in rural […]
