Global Girls
- 9210-118 Avenue
- Cost: Free
Thursdays from 3:15 PM -5:30 PM
Global Girls activities are currently being offered virtually! Contact Karis Nsofor at knsofor@emcn.ab.ca or 780-399-0169 for more information!
Description
Global Girls is a safe space for young women from various ethnocultural backgrounds to build new relationships, develop their sense of self-confidence and identify pathways to be able to achieve their goals.
WHAT WE OFFER
Members of Global Girls benefit from:
- New friendships and supports
- Increased confidence in decision making, identity and leadership skills
- Opportunities to volunteer and try fun activities
HOW DOES THE PROGRAM WORK?
Weekly we organize activities for participants such as listening to guest speakers, participating in wellness activities, connecting to the community. This program is driven by the participants’ interests and needs and aims to connect women to each other, community networks and other desired supports while building confidence and providing practical tips for reaching their goals. It also has a physical activity component with field trips to engage in non-traditional recreational activities.
WHO CAN ACCESS THESE SERVICES?
Immigrant women aged 15-20 years of age (high school age).
WHERE IS THE PROGRAM OFFERED?
Global Girls gatherings are held Thursdays in the Don Baergen Community Room at EMCN’s Northeast Location, 11713 – 82 Street NW Contact Abayomi Karunwi for more info! akarunwi@emcn.ab.ca 780-399-0484
