Strengthening the Global Sisterhood - PowerGirls Network Global Summit
by beaperdue | June 16, 2008 at 8:28 AM
Provide a forum for teen girls (ages 14-18) to exchange ideas and explore solutions to the challenges they identify as having the greatest impact in their lives: now and in the future. A weekend event scheduled July 25-27,2008 in Atlanta, Georgia will provide a unique opportunity for girls from around the world to create their own "Power Declarations" focused on actions and policies which can influence: education, poverty, media portrayal of women, health and fitness and the environment. Additional programming will provide access to powerful female adult mentors who have navigated the landscape of profit and non-profit careers to acheive success.
In addition to the action oriented agenda, these young women will also celebrate the outstanding achievements of "The Most Powerful Girls in the World." Young women nominated for their success in Education, Community Service, Philanthropy, Innovation and Entreperneurship will be recognized and awarded College Scholarships from $1,000 to $5,000.
You are invited to nominate teen girls for attendance and awards.
Comments
Hello Beaperdue,
Hi,
I am called Leila Ludie Atieno Okeyo.My story appeared in the World Pulse and PowerGirls Magazine http://www.worldpulsemagazine.com/newsletters/2008/0215/feature2.html when we had the post-election violence in Kenya.I used the money which you sent me to buy things for myself and my family and also for other children.Thank you very much.
I am a Girl Scout.I have also finished my primary school examination yesterday.I am supposed to go to Secondary school next year if i pass my exams.I want to be a pilot in future or be a lawyer for girls who are abused in my community.I have been trying to get help for my project for the children at Karen Zwickert Childrens' Home.This time i will also need help so that i can join high school.5 boys and 3 girls from the childrens' Home also sat for their exams and they dont have any support for their education ext year.Please help me if there is any way.
Thank you.I would also like to attend the Powergirls meetimgs one day and learn more about what other girls in the world are doing.I want to be a powerful girl and change myself and my community.
Thank you.
Love,
Leila.