IG Annual Review 2023 - Flipbook - Page 14
Alžbeta Palkoci
CHAIR
IG Slovakia
WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO START INSPIRING GIRLS
IN SLOVAKIA?
In my childhood I was surrounded by extraordinary
women, it seemed normal to me at that time, but only in
my adulthood I find out how much it influenced my life. I
want to pass this experience on - I love to connect
inspiring women with girls in schools. I believe presenting
positive role models and their honest advice and
experience is a valuable asset that will have long term
benefit for girls and society.
ARE THERE MOMENTS IN THE PAST YEAR THAT
SHOWCASED THE IMPACT OF INSPIRING GIRLS IN
SLOVAKIA?
The powerful moments are when successful and
assertive women today open up honestly at school visits,
show vulnerability and talk about the difficult times and
feelings they experienced when they were teenagers.
Seeing the connection and understanding in the girls'
eyes is really impactful and motivates them to aim high.
LOOKING FORWARD, WHAT ARE YOUR ASPIRATIONS FOR
IG SLOVAKIA IN THE COMING YEAR?
Our long-term and ambitious goal is to bring the Inspiring Girls
programme to every school in Slovakia. In the coming year, we
want to focus on bringing more girls an interactive experience
directly with companies that are traditionally male-dominated. We
also see the possibility of organising networking events and a
bigger conference for girls, so fingers crossed!
WHAT MESSAGE WOULD YOU LIKE TO SHARE WITH
OTHER COUNTRY CHAIRS AND THE BROADER INSPIRING
GIRLS COMMUNITY?
Let's focus on what has real meaning and value - let's help open
girls' eyes and make them see that they can do anything! Let's
support a young generation of leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators,
but most importantly, independent women who know their worth
and are courageously helping to change the world.
