This is the 4th Edition of the event to mark International Day of the Girl Child I will be organizing. I have never been physically present for any Edition but I appreciate the support system I have in friends and those who key into this vision who ensure that everything goes on smoothly. Thanks to everyone who has been holding the fort, pulling this through over the past 4 years in my absence. The International Day of the Girl Child 2020 was done in partnership with Gertrude Initiative and the founder is Oluwabusola Olowo Adeyemo. The program started at exactly 10: 20 am with 43 participants ( 33 Adolescent girls…
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Message to Girls to mark International Day of the Girl Child 2020
Lisa Bevere said that “God would never have granted women a voice if he intended them to remain silent. God knew that the world need the voice and influence of women”. Today is the International Day of the Girl. This year’s theme is My Voice: Our Equal Future. We are a generation of women who would not cower in silence or hide our faces in shame. We are a generation of women who do not accept the status quo. We question the things we do not understand and challenge the things we do not accept. This is your time!. Enough of letting your displeasures or discontentments go unheard. Enough of…
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International Day of the Girl Child 2020 -Words on Marble – Letter to A Young Girl
It is the International Day of the Girl and this year’s theme is My voice, Our equal future. For years, society has upheld the culture of silence. They have said time and time again that you should be seen and not heard. They question why you would dare speak back to a boy. They frown when you raise your hand in class. They hiss when you question agelong traditions and hit their head in wonder when you say you have an opinion. They tag you a rebel – a person everyone should be wary of. They expect you to be accepting of everything they throw at you. And they measure…
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International Day of the Girl Child 10 Day Countdown 2020!
TEN DAY COUNTDOWN I will lend my voice in seeking to re-mould my future until I am heard. My voice and yours contain the same sounds. Ergo, we deserve to share equal chances and equal opportunities. NINE DAY COUNTDOWN Our collective power lies in our voice. The words we do not voice do not exist. The change we seek will remain a dream if our lips are sealed. EIGHT DAY COUNTDOWN The voice of a collective people influences a desired change. I am that change the world needs. I choose the building blocks of my future. I am the girl child. SEVEN DAY COUNTDOWN The voice of…
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International Day of the Girl Child 2020 90 Percent Loading!
Roseline in conjunction with Gertrude Olowo Empowerment Initiative presents the international day of the girl child 2020. We present the theme for the year: My Voice: our equal future. For sponsorship and partnership, kindly send a whats’app message to Rose: +2348137034000 or Busola: +2348068712866. We would appreciate your support both in cash and kind. For sponsorship, you can pay into this account no: 1017378049. Zenith Bank. Gertrude Olowo Empowerment Initiative. Kindly add a description for ease of reference. Thank you. Conveners: ADEWUYI Roseline Adebimpe and Oluwabusola Adeyemo. Speakers: Damilola Taopheequat Aiyepola, Ayobamigbe Faloye and Grace Anuforo. Partners: Kasot Print, Girl Afrique, YALI Ogun and DevCent. Venue: 18, 3rd floor, Kay…