“Girls4Change Initiative” is a transformative platform at the heart of Boston’s Global Youth Program (GYP). This flagship program is dedicated to fostering a passion for humanitarianism, particularly among young students, focusing on empowering girls. Through a multifaceted approach encompassing fundraising, small donations, immersive field trips, comprehensive training sessions, groundbreaking research endeavors, and a plethora of other engaging activities, we strive to cultivate a generation of changemakers with the knowledge, skills, and empathy to drive positive change.
In 2024, “Girls4Change Initiative” proudly boasts partnerships with esteemed foundations across continents, including Thailand, South Africa, and China. These partnerships enable us to extend our reach and impact to disadvantaged youth groups by providing crucial education expense donations to remote mountain areas in Thailand and supporting school-age girls with essential products in South Africa.
Among our esteemed partners is the Northern Thai Culture Education Foundation, dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of northern Thailand; the Rivers Foundation in South Africa, committed to empowering communities and safeguarding the rights of vulnerable populations, especially women and girls; and the Canada International Education Cooperation Center, a beacon of educational collaboration and innovation.
In addition to our on-the-ground efforts, the Girls4Change Initiative leverages the power of technology to organize impactful online seminars on crucial topics such as gender equality, social justice, and empowerment. These seminars serve as a virtual platform for dialogue, learning, and inspiration, bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives to drive meaningful change.
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The President of the Girls4Change Initiative
Tiffany Li, Webber Academy in Calgary, Canada
Tiffany is a Grade 11 student living in Calgary, Canada, who attends Webber Academy. She enjoys debate, dance, art, and music. Tiffany has done debate since she was in Grade 8, and since then, she has participated in provincial, national, and international competitions, receiving team and personal awards. Since she started debating, Tiffany has achieved first place in the 2021 Alberta Regionals, first place in the 2021 Alberta Provincials, first place in the 2021 Impact Debate Tournament, top 10 in the 2022 BP Nationals, second place in the 2021 Jack Howe World School Tournament, and top 12 in the Harvard World Schools Tournament. Tiffany additionally enjoys volunteering and participating in numerous volunteer activities, including teaching others debate. In the past, she has hosted multiple debate camps, taught over 200 students, and taught debate for over 100 hours. Due to her plentiful experience, Tiffany is able to keep the class atmosphere engaging and educational. Tiffany enjoys working with students and helping them reach their maximum potential, and she is looking forward to contributing to these classes to the best of her ability.