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Program spotlight: Girl Force
and Girl Power, Women’s
Centre of Calgary, Alberta
These after-school and summer camp
programs create spaces for girls to build a
sense of community, explore issues in their
lives, foster community activism, and grow
leadership skills.
“It was amazing to see how participants
felt safe to talk openly about their mental
health struggles. The group requested more
sessions ... to talk about challenges around
bullying, online harassment, relationships
with parents, and more.”
– Grantee partner
Program Spotlight: Girl Code,
ElevateHER, East Mountain,
Nova Scotia
This program offers a supportive and
confidence-building environment, where
girls and gender-diverse participants
come together. Participants develop their
potential, independence, and identity as
they build healthy relationships with older
mentors.
“My daughter always struggled to fit in
and because of this she really struggled
with self-esteem, anxiety, and building
relationships both in and out of school.
School was a major source of anxiety for
her. Girl Code has been the only program
that she is excited to attend. Not only that,
but she has learned so many skills that
have made going to school much easier
for her. She has friends at school now,
handles conflict like a champ and radiates
confidence.”
– Parent of participant
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