Girls' Empowerment

Empowering women starts with education and health for young girls

Empowering young girls is key to achieving gender equality.

In many parts of the world, young girls are being marginalized for their gender, and this disproportionately impacts. They are excluded from activities and are not given the same opportunities, making them more vulnerable to poverty and crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic has further exacerbated the social and economic status of women and girls globally.

In 2015 the Sustainable Development Agenda set a 2030 deadline for the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls. Now, with under 10 years left to meet it, the world is not on track.

The United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals were conceptualized to encourage a flourishing and harmonious world for future generations. As development should balance social, economic and environmental sustainability, improvement in one operation will benefit the outcome in others. Sustainable development goal #5: gender equality is recognized as an essential foundation for a sustainable planet.

Better Life for Girls

Safe Spaces

Provide spaces for girls to grow and have their voices be heard

Menstrual Education

Open conversations on menstrual health and encourage hygiene

Skills Training

Bridge the gender gap through essential skills training and workshops

Good Neighbours Canada is taking significant steps to support women and girls internationally to achieve agency and reach their full potential, despite various social and economic barriers. Our projects give women and girls the necessary tools and networks for a better, more sustainable future.

I can say I have loved them [girls’ clubs]. It’s a space where I can be myself, meet many people, relax, interact with others; I find a part of myself there. It’s important because it helps one’s future, helps us develop as individuals in society, which is very hard to find in these times. Now, with education, we can establish a reputation within society and also contribute to its improvement.

Astrid

a 14-year old girl from Guatemala in the Better Life for Girls program

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