Ophelia's Voice

Vital Stats

 01/01/2004
 300+
 40
 $20,000

See It

In our community, girls and young women do not have access to safe, supportive, and peer led spaces to develop their identity, learn about issues that affect them, build leadership skills, or take action in their community. There are few adult women role models in leadership positions in our community, and few organizations that support young people - particularly girls - in launching social justice action projects.

Believe It

We offer programs, workshops, and tools for girls to raise awareness about issues such as body image, healthy sexuality, media literacy, and social justice. We use art, media, technology, and community engagement opportunities to help promote the creation of girl-led action projects. We offer mentors and seed funding grants to girls who want to launch their own project.

Build It

We established a steering committee of adults, a team of adult women mentors, and built partnerships with local community organizations. We also began applying for grants, established relationships with similar initiatives across Canada, and educated ourselves about the issues and best practices for similar organizations.

How Can Others Get Involved?

Participating in our online forums, submitting to our monthly newsletter, volunteering as an adult woman mentor or steering committee member, volunteering as a teen facilitator, suggesting resources and workshop ideas, participating in our pan-North American network of teen girl activists

Project Updates

08/26/08
The organization now has an established steering committee of 9 adults, an adult women mentor team of 8, and approximately 15 - 20 young women aged 12 - 15 ready to participate in our September 2008 program! We also have our own office and programming space ready for the year.
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