In December, Girl Up pulled out our hiking boots and geared up for a fun-filled weekend in Denver, Colorado. Partner Girls Athletic Leadership School (GALS) co-hosted a reception for parents, teachers, and girls, and we heard from teen Gifty Afrifa and former WNBA star and ESPN contributor Abby Waner about raising awareness about issues adolescent girls face around the world.
Our Pep Rally was co-hosted by founding partner Girls, Inc.! Hundreds of boys and girls came to “travel the world” while learning about Girl Up programs through activities led by the Colorado University’s Women’s Volleyball team.
Be sure to look for our Unite for Girls Tour events in your city in 2011! Until then, check out our blogs, photos, and videos below from our Unite for Girls Denver stop!
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“When you stand out in a crowd, it is only because you are being carried on the shoulders of others.” After Desmond Tutu said this at the opening session of the Clinton Global Initiative day two, it stuck with me through the day and forms the basis for my post tonight.
Want to see what a Girl Up Pep Rally is like? Watch this video of Girl Up's Jen Kim Field where she was live at our Unite for Girls Tour in Denver to hear all about the awesome girls (and boys!) who attended to learn how they can unite to change the world!
Girl Up is back in Denver with its Unite for Girls tour! Last night, the tour started with an awesome reception for parents, teachers, and girls. Three special speakers from the Denver community talked to guests about how girls can become leaders and make a difference through Girl Up.
Girl Up visited the Girls Athletic Leadership School (GALS) in Denver yesterday to kick off our partnership with the National Coalition of Girls’ Schools!