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Hello Supporters and Friends!

As we approach the end of another year, we have much to update you on, and, as always, we are so thankful to our wonderful GlobalGiving supporters who fuel our mission!

In October, to mark International Day of the Girl we once again ran our hugely popular #ThisLittleGirlIsMe campaign, reaching over 10 million people across social media. The engagement from women around the world sharing a picture of their younger self and a key piece of advice they would give to her now has been astonishing and humbling - from popstars to Olympians and students to CEOs, we have loved reading so many inspirational stories.

We are also nearing the end of this year’s international Young Ambassadors program.  We are so proud of the achievements of all our Young Ambassadors who represented 14 countries in our campaign’s global network.  Whether taking part in public facing activities through work on our digital campaigns and interviewing role models, or scrutinizing our 2024 girls survey and sharing insights on the issues of interest that affect them and their peers, our outgoing cohort have been incredible advocates and ambassadors for Inspiring Girls.

And in other news from across our global network…

A new 5-module role model program was kicked off by Inspiring Girls Australia, connecting girls at Doncaster Secondary College with inspiring female role models across diverse fields, from business leaders to IT experts.

Inspiring Girls Poland hosted its fantastic annual conference in Warsaw, where their new research revealed that 77% of girls want to feel more confident. The event focused on building this confidence as a foundation for setting healthy boundaries, pursuing careers in STEM, and stepping into leadership roles.

Inspiring Girls UK held an exciting networking session alongside Sol de Janeiro role models, where girls interested in business studies could gain insights into varied career paths to the beauty industry.

And at San Joaquín Polytechnic High School, Inspiring Girls Chile connected students with inspiring women in their community through an engaging speed networking event, bringing a wide range of career insights to girls.

Those are just a few examples of the diverse activities being delivered by our teams around the world.  If you would like to know more or if you have questions about our work, how to become involved or other ways to fundraise for the campaign, please don't hesitate to reach out to us via hello@inspiring-girls.com.

A huge thank you once again for your constant support - your dedication to our work is testament to your belief in the importance of fostering gender equality, encouraging young girls to embrace their full potential and pursuing their passions without limits!  We wish everyone a restful year end break, and we look forward to reaching out to you again in the new year!

Best wishes to you all.

Trish

Hello Supporters and Friends

Time has flown and summer is here!  As schools begin to close for the summer break, the majority of our global teams are busy finishing up in-person activities while also planning ahead for a busy and exciting new academic year (hopefully with a bit of rest in between!).  There is a lot to update you on, and, as always, we are so thankful to our wonderful GlobalGiving supporters who help make it all possible!

Our campaign expansion continues apace and we were delighted to recently introduce 3 new IG teams in Romania, Croatia and Türkiye, further strengthening our global network and allowing our campaign to reach even more girls. We look forward to seeing how the campaigns of our new teams develop over the coming months!

In June, we were honored to be supported by ‘Four The Record’, an incredible team of women who took on the epic challenge of Race Across America.  Their goal was to beat the race record for a female team of four cycling from the west to east coast of the United States, while raising awareness and donations for Inspiring Girls. It was a grueling undertaking but thrilling to follow the team’s updates and progress throughout the race. Congratulations to the 'Four the Record' team on this amazing achievement!

And to continue celebrating this awesome summer of international sport, Inspiring Girls has just run it's latest global campaign #PassTheTorch, highlighting the positive impact of sport on girls and their futures. You can see posts across our social media channels from and about amazing women in sport, alongside video messages from our own inspiring Young Ambassadors, which aim to pass on the knowledge, inspiration and empowerment from one generation of female athletes to young girls around the world. 

And in other news from across our global network…

IG Germany held events across multiple locations in April with the support of 5 companies to mark ‘Girls Day’, a countrywide initiative where girls go into companies to learn about jobs.  The team brought 140 girls and 25 role models from diverse work backgrounds to the companies to engage in practical activities and inspirational talks.  A fantastic early milestone for a team that only launched at the start of this year!

Meanwhile, IG Ecuador collaborated with a major hotel corporation on an opportunity to coincide with Children’s Day in June, when senior women in the hotel industry spoke to girls about their life and career journey. The girls were then shown around the hotel facilities and learned more about the inner workings of the hospitality industry.

And IG Hong Kong has launched a new programme called ‘Empower Her Future’ focused on financial literacy.  The team has built their own tech platform for the programme including impact assessment and further learning materials. Hopefully any learnings from the pilot programme this summer will allow the team to continue developing this platform as it rolls out to more girls and schools in Hong Kong over the coming year!

Those are just a few examples of the diverse activities being delivered by our teams around the world.  If you would like to know more or if you have questions about our work, how to become involved or other ways to fundraise for the campaign, please don't hesitate to reach out to us via hello@inspiring-girls.com.

And finally, to mark our campaign's 8th anniversary we have once again run the Inspiring Girls International Awards, which recognises and celebrates outstanding contributions by individuals and teams within our global network over the last year.  Keep an eye on our Instagram and LinkedIn channels at the end of July to learn more about this year’s inspirational winners…

A huge thank you once again for your constant support - your dedication to our work is testament to your belief in the importance of fostering gender equality, encouraging young girls to embrace their full potential and pursuing their passions without limits!

Best wishes to you all.

Trish

Links:

• #PassTheTorch - July 2024