For too long, gender stereotypes have given rise to stigma that shrouds girls鈥 health in shame, restricting them from having control over decisions that affect their own bodies and futures. This gift helps girls defy those norms, shattering the silence by saying: 鈥淣O MORE鈥. It helps form clubs where adolescents can access vital sexual reproductive health information, minimizing their health risks. It helps young women secure income to purchase health supplies and educates communities on girls鈥 rights. It even helps renovate clinics and train medical staff to better serve girls in safe, comfortable spaces, free from judgement. This gift removes barriers to quality care and protection, so girls can drive their own lives.
This gift unites鈥痑nd enables youth to鈥痟arness their passion, hone their skills,鈥痗onnect鈥痭etworks and amplify their voices through inclusive growth opportunities like workshops, mentorship, conferences and clubs. Support youth, of all backgrounds, throughout Canada,鈥痶o step into their power as the next generation of global leaders.
This gift goes wherever the greatest needs are for children across more than 50 countries around the world. It provides everything from urgent and essential care for newborns to nutritious food for families to aid for communities in crises鈥nd so much more. Give this gift to help reach those who need it most, no matter what arises.
Pads for Periods
This gift provides girls in low-income countries with pads and period education so they can stay healthy, safe and in school and are able to access the same opportunities as boys. It also supports community education programs that address the shame-inducing stigmas that are associated with one of the most natural events in a girl's life.
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