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“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.
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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.
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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.