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Global Girl Oakland - Changing the face of media

Changing the face of media by putting girls behind the camera and at the center of the story.

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Global Girl Oakland - Changing the face of media

Global Girl Oakland - Changing the face of media

Global Girl Oakland - Changing the face of media

Global Girl Oakland - Changing the face of media

Global Girl Oakland - Changing the face of media

Changing the face of media by putting girls behind the camera and at the center of the story.

Changing the face of media by putting girls behind the camera and at the center of the story.

Changing the face of media by putting girls behind the camera and at the center of the story.

Changing the face of media by putting girls behind the camera and at the center of the story.

Heather Faison
Heather Faison
Heather Faison
Heather Faison
1 Campaign |
Oakland, United States
$16,015 USD 141 backers
80% of $20,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal


“Ugly.” “Basic.” “Slut.” Women are constantly disrespected and misrepresented in the media - entities that tell us what’s beautiful, what’s acceptable. Seriously, we’re over it. These messages are sent to girls everyday. It’s time to rewrite the script. We believe every girl has a story, and behind that story is a community waiting to be heard.


Since November 2014, we’ve trained 20 girls in Oakland by supplying the equipment, education and mentorship necessary to help them become digital journalists, telling stories through the lenses of their experiences, communities and values.


Our girls have created beautifully-woven narratives about their families and neighborhoods that are meaningful and powerful.

They are the modern-day storytellers. They are healers in their communities. 



WHAT WE NEED AND WHAT YOU’LL GET

We want to connect communities through the power of storytelling and create even greater opportunities for underserved girls to realize their fullest potential. By helping us reach our goal of $20,000, you will take part in the launch of our Girls Speak Oakland summer program to create awareness in the push for more inclusive media and to empower girls to become heroines of their own stories. This

 goal will cover the cost of training 100 girls -- including providing digital tools, resources for trainers, and stipends for the girls.

BEYOND MONEY— WE NEED YOUR HELP SPREADING THE WORD

Global Girl Media is a grassroots movement driven by youth, parents and community leaders who believe that there are stories yet to be told. Our Oakland girls are the embodiment of everything Global Girl stands for, and we are determined to give them the best training possible. Whether you are able to donate to our campaign or not, you can still help make history. 

WAYS YOU CAN HELP 

• Share the Girls Speak campaign video
• Subscribe to the Global Girl Media YouTube channel
• Spread the word about #GirlsSpeak on Facebook or Twitter
• Email your friends
• Ask your company if they would support you in this cause through a Donor Match program. Contact heather@globalgirlmedia.org for more information. Subject Line "Donor Match."

RECOGNIZING YOUR GENEROSITY. THANK YOU!

We can't rest until every girl has the opportunity to share her story and be heard. Every dollar you give will change one Global Girl reporter's life and her community. We thank you, and so do our girls.











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I Heart Global Girl

$25 USD
Show the world your love for Global Girl with our limited edition sticker package. We'll send you all three "Tell Her Story," "Girls Speak Oakland" and "Global Girls Unite" stickers. Your name will be added to our "Gratitude Wall" on www.globalgirlmedia.org.
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Show some love!

$5 USD
Thanks for joining the #GirlsSpeak movement to help train the next generation of journalists, media makers. Your name will be added to our "Gratitude Wall" on www.globalgirlmedia.org.
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The Digital Supporter

$10 USD
Global Girl Media has trained over 1,000 girls worldwide. Thank you for your support! Personal Thank You post on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Your name will be added to our "Gratitude Wall" on www.globalgirlmedia.org.
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The Agent

$50 USD
Do you want to see more women behind the camera? If 400 people donate $50 we can bring Girl Speak to 100 girls this year. As a token of thanks, you'll receive a special thank you video from our Global Girl reporters. Your name will be added to our "Gratitude Wall" on www.globalgirlmedia.org.
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Lights, Camera, Action

$100 USD
"You can not be what you can not see." You donation will help being visibility to to the next generation of media leaders. As a token of thanks, you'll get a handwritten thank you note from a Global Girl reporter and a digital #GirlsSpeak badge to share on your social media channels.
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The Filmmakers Hangout

$150 USD
Join a Google Hangout session with Global Girl Media founder and filmmaker, Amie Williams on "Storytelling for Social Good." Hear how she bootstrapped her passion to educate girls in film, media and journalism and attracted thousands to the Global Girl mission. Get tips and advice on how to tell your story to a global audience and get your ideas out there.
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The Whole Package

$300 USD
Grab some Global Girl gear for the road. At this level, we'll send you the Global Girl hat, sticker pack, digital badges for your website and social media plus a handwritten thank you note from one of our Global Girl reporters.
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The Whole Package Plus

$500 USD
All of the "Whole Package" perks (Global Girl hat, sticker pack, digital badges for your social media and a handwritten thank-you note from one of our Global Girl reporters) plus a digital Girls Speak Scrapbook where the students of Girls Speak personally thank you for your contribution.
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Danny Glover Hangout

$1,000 USD
Meet a living legend. Actor, activist and Global Girl supporter Danny Glover will host a memorable Hangout and share his incredible Hollywood journey with four lucky donors.
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The Producer

$3,000 USD
Your donation will sponsor one of the 10 workshops during our Girls Speak journey. Your individual or company name will be recognized on our website and added to all of our workshop materials (including completion certificates). In addition we will send you a thank you card with girl's signatures, and a group photo.
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The Director

$5,000 USD
Your donation will sponsor one of the 10 workshops during our Girls Speak journey + will cover stipends for 20 students. Your individual or company name will be recognized on our website and added to all of our workshop materials (including completion certificates). We will also send you a thank you card with girl's signatures and a special edition copy of the Global Girl Media short film where our teen reporters personally thank you for your contribution.
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