Stepping up - 2009
What is it?
A collaborative effort to increase resources, knowledge and skill-building opportunities that support the leadership and civic participation of girls and young women from racialized communities.
Who is it for?
Self-organizing young women and community organizations and groups working with racialized girls and young women across Canada.
Stepping Up has already addressed community needs through training workshops, mentorship opportunities, leadership training, and networking initiatives. Network members who implement local programs for racialized girls and a diverse Advisory Committee have allowed the project to remain adaptable and pertinent.
We are reaching out to invite participation, to promote this project, and to share resources and best practices. Interested organizations, groups, and individuals can get involved in different ways:
- Participate in the Stepping Up working group and share best practices and resources for working with racialized girls.
- Join the Girls Action Foundation National Network and get invited to participate in Retreat 2009 and National Day of Action 2010.
- Apply for the Amplify Training Session, a great resource for organizations that are either starting or strengthening girls programs.
- Invite young women to apply for the ELLE Project, a national leadership training program for young women aged 16–25.
If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Fabienne Pierre-Jacques at 1-888-948-1112 or fabienne@girlsactionfoundation.ca and visit our website: www.girlsactionfoundation.ca
* We acknowledge that when speaking about issues related to race, racism and identity, language is important. Our choice of language aims to reflect and respect the perspectives of those who contributed to this project and those who will be participating in it. If the terminology of your choice is not reflected in this piece, we hope that our analyses, frameworks and tips are still useful and we encourage you to use the language that works in your context.
