Our girls are growing up in world where violence is common and even seen as normal. Peer pressure, bullying, and sexual harassment lead to low self-esteem.
At Girls' LEAP, we interrupt this cycle of violence by empowering girls with the strength and courage to thrive.
At Girls' LEAP, Jameelah found the confidence speak up for herself and find her purpose.
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| Jameelah, former Teen Mentor |
Girls' LEAP helped me discover
who I am and then gave me the confidence to share who I am with the world.
Before joining Girls' LEAP as a teen mentor, I was stuck inside of myself.
Although I knew that I had something worth sharing, I wasn't yet sure what that
something was and I definitely was not bold enough to let it out.
I learned how to connect with myself and find my purpose and then
shared my purpose by connecting with other girls that I was teaching, and
unknowingly inspiring. Physically I am strong, but emotionally I am stronger. I
am confident, empowered, and equipped with tools to both
handle difficult situations in the present and create meaning for my
life in the future.
I no longer allow the pressure from the media or from
other people stop me from being myself. I use my voice to
speak up for myself and to speak out about the issues I care for.
Girl's LEAP is about starting a reaction within young girls. We learn to
value ourselves and our community and then we go out and change
it.
~Jameelah
Will you give by December 31st to help girls like Jameelah build their self-esteem?
$1,000 - Leadership Level $500 - Empowerment Level
$250 - Partnership Level $100 - Advocate Level
$50 - Supporter Level $___ - Other Amount
We are counting on your support to reach over 1,000 girls in 2016. Please make your 2015 tax-deductible donation by December 31st.
We know that when we empower girls and young women to value and champion their own safety and well-being, in turn, they will improve our communities for everyone.
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