By Tia Kelly and Amanda Becker | project leader
Is it possible that providing leadership education, mentorship, and personal development resources to young women could change the entire trajectory of their lives and the future of the planet?
We believe that is exactly what it does. Educating girls in developing countries has been at the forefront of many conversations from NGOs to international governments, all agreeing that it is a major solution to many global issues. We couldn't be happier about this coming to the attention of the world! And from what we've witnessed, it's not enough. The reality is that women are still considered second class citizens, in society and in their own self-belief systems around what they are capable or worthy of achieving.
With your help, Global Sorority's next big project is to set up a safe space in India for girls to gain work, leadership and life skills beyond what the standard educational system can provide. to help them live to their full potential and become the leaders they were born to be.
We often hear about the issues that women face in the workplace and day to day life. Unfair wages, fewer opportunities for promotions at work, and higher rates of abuse and violence are just some of the crushing realities of gender differences that have become part of a global conversation. What we don’t often hear about is the miraculous effects that mentorship and leadership education can have on young women, and how empowering them from a young age can lead to huge positive shifts.
In many developing countries access to coaching, self-development and leadership education are not available. From the beginning, girls are put at a huge disadvantage to interact with their male counterparts and succeed. Having the tools to boost self-esteem and help girls feel confident in their communication, their abilities and their value will not only change the way they see themselves, but it will also change the way they interact with their communities and increase their likelihood to become our future leaders alongside their brothers.
A girl that is taught her inherent value and given the tools to use her voice and power will help create a world where other women are seen as equal contributors. Helping to create a balanced and peaceful society, where children are provided education, better nutrition, marry later in life and experience less violence.
According to research, female entrepreneurship is a vital part of any economy. Women have certain characteristics that help to make them successful including their ability to network and willingness to share power.
A great example of women taking the lead due to added support is in India. Around 69 percent of women entrepreneurs in India start up a business in sectors such as retail, finance, real estate, technology, and fashion. When they are given the resources to succeed, women rise to the occasion every time. So the question is- how can we support more women in rising into leadership positions or foster a generation of new entrepreneurs?
Part of Global Sorority’s mission is to provide girls with the coaching, mentorship, and insights to succeed in doing whatever they set their minds to. These girls are given the opportunity to see themselves for what they truly are. Beautiful, brilliant and fit to go out and serve the world. By increasing their emotional intelligence and self-awareness they increase their ability to make a difference in their own lives and the lives of their families and communities.
We need girls living to their potential because they have characteristics that the world needs. The brave, kind-hearted and courageous fire of the young women we serve can truly change the trajectory of the world.
Thank you for always supporting this mission!
By Tia Kelly | Project leader
By Tia Kelly | project leader
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