About IDG

International Day of the Girl (IDG) is an internationally recognized observance in October dedicated to championing the rights and empowerment of girls everywhere. To celebrate International Day of the Girl, BGCSV is bringing together female leaders in the community to help local girls develop the confidence, courage, and critical life skills necessary to make bold moves and build great futures.

 

 

 

Sponsorships

Invest In Her Future

Sponsorships for International Day of the Girl are now available! When you invest in programs like International Day of the Girl, you provide young women with invaluable experiences that equip them to become confident future leaders and change-makers.

To sponsor IDG today, please contact Tricia Fornesi at (408) 906-8562 or tricia.fornesi@bgclub.org

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Mentorships

Inspire Young Women

Adolescent girls, especially those from marginalized communities, often find it hard to envision their futures due to lack of representation and guidance. By volunteering for IDG at the Club, you directly impact girls in your community by showing them what is possible for young women like themselves.

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Why Today’s Girls Need You Now

Girls are brave. Girls are bold. But today’s girls are up against challenges, unlike any generation before them.

Build Critical Skills

Today’s girls say their conflict resolution and teamwork skills need improvement.

Boost Self-Esteem

20% of girls report being electronically bullied during the past year, and nearly half did not tell an adult.

Better Their Mental Health

The majority of girls rate their ability to cope with challenges as medium to very low.

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The Solution

Empowerment

By providing access to mentors and confidence-building activities, we unlock the potential in young girls and contribute to a more equitable and inclusive society.

Role Modeling

Positive role models help children learn through observation and imitation. Even as young women dream of their future, visualizing the pathway to it is difficult without someone to emulate. When they see and meet women who have achieved success in their lives, it can open up their minds to new possibilities.

Community Engagement

Community support is vital in the effort to uplift young women and girls. Investing in women, especially when they are young, creates a ripple effect, improving not only their lives but also that of their families and communities.

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