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Committed to shifting how the world understands and supports girls' dreams, power, and resistance, we drive our efforts through interconnected strategies for collective action! 📖Generate evidence to centre girls' power 📢Amplify stories to shift narratives and public discourse ✨Transform strategies and practices 🤝Organise and mobilise resources to build and transform power We drive change through collaborations with funders, policy makers, activists, culture change makers, artists, and practitioners who work with and for girls across the world. By fostering a stronger, more collaborative intergenerational movement of people who believe in the power of girls, we can move beyond silos and build our collective power to better resources and support them. Our commitment to girls and young feminists fuels all of our work. As Jody Myrum, our Founder and Director, describes: “For too long, girls have been forced to resist in the face of oppression, asked to shrink and demand for less. Forced to be silent, forced to be palatable. And yet girls continuously show up, fight, resist, dream and create.  We believe in supporting girls' power, dreams, and resistance because we believe in a world where we all live in safety and freedom. We are guided by a vision of a world that supports girls’ dreams and power – and one where resistance isn’t a prerequisite for existence.” 💜Meet our team, current collaborators and artists in residence: Laura Vergara, Juliana Roman Lozano, Solana Lord-Baptiste, Purity Kagwiria, Ayat Mneina, Dr. Tana Forrest, Kruthika N. S., and Erin Lynn Williams. 🌍Learn more about us, our approach, collaborators across each of our murmurations (initiatives), and resources: https://lnkd.in/gZvu7YUZ

"The documentary field has responded to calls to diversify the industry in varying ways and recent commitments have swung from launching diversity initiatives to rolling them back. However, a small ecosystem of POC-led and serving documentary organizations have remained steadfast in their commitments. Now more than ever, we need to be considering their efforts to strengthen people of color visibility, voice, and power. Since 2022, Color Congress has been weaving a web of organizations across the US and US islands that serve nonfiction filmmakers, leaders, and audiences of color. There is deep power in community-based initiatives that are distinct from one another, but networked and in relationship. In this session, Color Congress will present a new report that highlights the collective contributions of their member organizations, offering a deeper look into who they are, how they run, and who they serve—as well as how they can be better supported as they lay the groundwork for a future of the field that is a more powerful force for social change." Sahar and I will present findings from our latest report, The People of Color Documentary Ecosystem: Engines for a New American Narrative, at a morning session on Thursday, April 18 at 9am at Getting Real. Join us! https://lnkd.in/gQf9-8ZY

⏳ In the coming days, world leaders will convene at the #SummitoftheFuture to address critical global issues, from conflicts to climate change. Every decision made will profoundly impact children today and in the future. 📢 Terre des Hommes calls for: ✅ A child rights perspective in all actions and inclusive participation for children and young people. ✅ Recognition of children, especially those most marginalised, as active agents of change with opportunities for their voices to be heard. ✅ Meaningful intergenerational participation in decision-making to ensure a sustainable future. 📆 Key events on 20 Sept, where children and youth will speak: 🎤 13:00 CEST (online): “Summit of the Future and Beyond: A Conversation with and for Children on the Impact on Children’s Rights and the Environment,” organised by DKA Austria, Child Rights Connect, Instituto Alana and others. 🎤 9:00 EST (in person): "The Future Girls Want," organised by Plan International UN Liaison Offices and supported by Terre des Hommes International Federation and others. 🎤 11:30 EST (online and in person): "Implementing the Pact for the Future: For Children and With Children," organised by the Impact Coalition on Child Rights and Child Participation. Registration links in the comments 👇🏾👇🏾 #ChildRights #ChildParticipation She Leads Global Advocacy Network

Comment below with your ideas on how we can empower youth to shape their communities. Let's amplify young voices and support the next generation of change-makers! https://lnkd.in/dHyptZ3X

This week, I had the privilege of representing WeWorld and the broader ChildFund Alliance family at the official launch of the ChildFund Alliance World Index on the Rights of Women and Children. Among other things, this report amplifies the voices of over 10,000 children from 41 countries, capturing their fears, needs, and aspirations around their right to the future. Claiming the right to the future is an act of courage and defiance. It requires adults to recognize that the voices and needs of young people must be placed at the center of decision-making. This is not about "protection" or "care" in a paternalistic sense. It is about justice, equity, and intergenerational dignity. It calls for a shift from adults maintaining power over children to adults recognizing children as active agents, with their own rights, wisdom, and capacity to shape the world they will inherit. It was a meaningful experience to discuss these findings with a group of dedicated and insightful speakers. I’m especially grateful to Casey Harden for her graceful moderation and thought-provoking questions, to Manuel Fontaine our keynote speaker for opening the event with passion, and to Lisa Ann Kurbiel, Gillian Huebner, Daniel Seymour, and Sarah Jonson of the International Youth Foundation for leading an enriching conversation that reminded us of the impact we can achieve by working together. Your commitment to exploring these insights together emphasizes the power of collaboration and the shared responsibility we hold for children’s futures. To learn more about the ChildFund Alliance World Index visit https://lnkd.in/djmjQqKr

In 2024, it's crucial to accelerate efforts to end Violence Against Children (VAC), especially with just six years until the 2030 deadline for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This year is pivotal for fulfilling the promise of SDG target 16.2. Yesterday marked the International Day to End Corporal Punishment of Children, serving as a reminder to continue our call to action. Ending corporal punishment is essential in tackling VAC, as it violates children's rights, dignity, and development, impacting their health and education. With only 14% of children globally protected from corporal punishment by law, it's evident that more action is needed to address this prevalent form of violence. High levels of violent punishment have significant costs for both individuals and society. It's imperative that we don't remain bystanders but use our voices, power, and resources to end VAC. The phrase "Do not spare the rod and spoil the child" perpetuates the problem, particularly in African countries and beyond. To engage the community in dialogue, we're organizing a teachers' debate titled: "The Children or the Rod: Whom Should We Spare?" This is happening for the first time in the chronicles of Sierra Leone Join us this Saturday, May 11th, 2024, in Sierra Leone, at the community level, with discussions in both the local language and English. Let's combat VAC starting from our communities, uniting for a better future. Special thanks to Lucien Lombardo for supporting this event. If anyone wishes to support our future events, such as World Children's Day, June 16th, International Women's Day, please reach out to @LucienLombardo he has been behind all that we do.

November 20th is a key date for us all—World Children’s Day 2024, with the theme “Listen to the Future.” This day, paired with the release of UNICEF’s State of the World’s Children report, highlights three pressing challenges impacting children’s futures: the climate crisis, disruptive technology, and demographic change. From ECLT Foundation’s perspective, it’s an essential opportunity to rally engagement from the private sector. When businesses advocate for children’s rights, adopt sustainable practices, and incorporate CSR in the workplace, they support positive change for generations to come. Let’s use this World Children’s Day to listen to children’s visions of the future and take action. Together, we can make a real impact.

Every society and family could benefit from more responsible mothers. Raising girls amid modern society’s conflicting messages and values is not easy. As a parent, you need to be intentional and strategic if you want to raise your daughter to be a powerful, influential, and responsible mother. Get your copy at https://lnkd.in/eMZgdSNt...

On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation we remember the children who never returned home and honor the Survivors of residential schools and their families. This day serves as a crucial reminder of the painful legacy of these institutions and the ongoing journey toward healing and understanding. We encourage our team, partners, and clients to take this opportunity to listen, learn, and reflect on the stories of Survivors. By embracing the message of #EveryChildMatters, we strive to build relationships based on trust, respect, and collaboration. This #NDTR, explore the rich and diverse cultures, voices, experiences and stories of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. Start your learning journey today: 

In a new piece for Candid, President & CEO Teresa C. Younger shares why building grassroots organizations' capacity is central to our mission. We do this by prioritizing women- and people of color-led grassroots organizations, building grassroots capacity to address underlying causes of injustices, and building funder-grassroots relationships. Read the full article now! https://lnkd.in/gTaEsxvg