Having a mentor, someone in your corner, does wonders for your confidence. A mentor is also a role model, providing an example of success in someone who came before you. This includes how to speak and dress etc. If you have been mentored, then you will understand the concept and its value and you will […]
Realizing My Value as a Girl
This is one of African Girls Can’s students’ entries to the Girl Rising Storytelling Challenge for 2020. We are proud of Vivian for taking the plunge and entering this competition. Hers was among 1,500 submissions from 90 countries! Read the stories of the 15 finalists. We think ALL the youth who entered are winners. Girl […]
The Next Generation of Changemakers
For International Day of the Girl 2020, Girl Rising hosted a 12-hour summit called “Rising Together” on October 10th. While it was virtual due to COVID-19, there was an upside: nearly 1,700 people tuned in from around the world, which was far more than would have been able to attend in person. There […]
A Poem for Girls Day
In honor of International Day of the Girl, 2019 graduate Flavia entered the Girl Rising Storytelling Challenge with her poem about African Girls Can. The organization, which promotes the value of all girls everywhere, received an astounding 1,500 entries from 95 countries! We are so proud of Flavia for sharing her voice and representing us […]
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 […]
Wakanda Forever!
What Chadwick Boseman and Black Panther mean to a Ugandan family. To my eight-year-old son, Tendo, Black Panther was one of his favorite superheroes that brought smiles to him. I never really knew who Chadwick Boseman was until I had the opportunity to watch Black Panther. As much as I knew that this was […]
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 […]
Philanthropy Lesson
On August 20. 2020, African Girls Can listened to a conversation between Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation, and Pam Norley, President of Fidelity Charitable, the largest donor advised fund program in the US. Spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic and racial justice issues, Fidelity customers have given $4.4 Billion to 130,000 charities in […]
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 […]
