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There is no country in the world where women and girls experience total equity and equality. We want to change that.
Globally, women remain underrepresented in leadership roles in public and corporate life. This lack of female representation not only means that policies and products don’t equally represent women’s interests and needs, but also continues to fuel the belief that girls and women should not or cannot take on such roles. At the same time, the world is facing unprecedented challenges such as climate change and intense political divisions. Now, more than ever, we need the innovative ideas and essential perspectives that girls and women can contribute to solving many of today’s most pressing local and global issues. Girls Gearing Up International Leadership Academy (GGU) aims to address these interconnected challenges by equipping and fostering the next generation of globally-minded female leaders. At our week-long summer leadership academy, and other events that take place throughout the year, teenage girls, aged 13-17, learn to think critically and creatively, to collaborate and to compromise; and best of all, they have the opportunity to come face to face with diverse, powerful female role models, who inspire them to dream big, take action, and be the change they want to see in the world. The Girls Gearing Up International Leadership Academy 2020 - COVID-19 UPDATEBecause of the ongoing global crisis due to the spread of COVID-19, the Girls Gearing Up 2020 International Leadership Academy in Berlin was replaced by the Girls Gearing Up Leadership Academy - Virtual Campfire.
This eleven-week online program allowed our 2020 cohort to participate from the safety of their own homes in 11 countries around the world. Together, we explored the core Girls Gearing Up pillars - building an international network and growing confidence; practicing concrete leadership and communication skills; and inspiring girls to take action on issues that are important to them. It was an exciting and inspiring new journey of personal growth, community action, and international bridge building with the next generation of female leaders. Generous support for our 2020 program from:
Some of our Sponsors, Partners, and Power Mentors:
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"Because of what I learned in the leadership workshops I not only know what it means to be an empathetic and successful leader for a group, but also how to become part of it and support it at the same time."
- Serah, 17 |
"GGU rebuilds a girl from the inside - teaching her to love and accept herself, and to bravely face the world around her. I wish that all families could have this experience. They will not just see the difference in their daughters, they will feel it."
- Shahama, mother |
"GGU just brings out the best in me. I have learned how to take the skills I learned from GGU and apply them in my school life and my social life."
- Leandra, 14 |
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Get in touch!
p: +49 (0)30 239 22067 (@Linden Education) info@girlsgearingup.org Girls Gearing Up International Leadership Academy e.V. c/o Linden Education Inselstrasse 12 10179 Berlin, Germany |
