SHAPING LEADERS, DRIVING CHANGE
We are passionate about teaching young women leadership and inspiring community change through the beautiful game.
We strive to equip young girls with leadership skills that prepare them to become active change makers and leaders in their communities.
No matter who she is or where she comes from, every girl has the capacity to make significant change in the world.
Leadership Summits (4-day events)
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These 4-day, overnight events provide a transformative and comprehensive experience, meticulously crafted to fully engage the girls from the invited Sport for Development (S4D) organizations.
At the heart of these events is a collaborative “We Are the Change” project, a journey of impact and transformation that unfolds over the subsequent six months.
The primary emphasis is on immersive learning, where participants not only acquire essential soccer skills but also delve into dynamic classroom sessions. This holistic approach ensures that girls not only excel on the field but also grow as leaders off the pitch.
These events offer a unique opportunity for deeper engagement and personal development, allowing for the time to absorb valuable lessons, connect with peers, and cultivate essential leadership skills.
A Girls for Girls Summit is more than a soccer camp or any other gathering; all summits are catalysts for lasting community impact that result in tackling a spectrum of community challenges.
Girls leave empowered, driven, and with a clear, tangible plan to create change in their communities, and the know-how to make a lasting difference.
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These are open to Sport to Development organizations only, and typically will only be open to S4D organizations.
These are often only open to S4D organizations operating in the same country as the summit location unless we are offering a Global Exchange Program.
Unfortunately, post-COVID, we have not reinstated our Global Exchange Program, and it remains on hiatus until further notice.
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Goals for Girls 4-day Leadership Summits are typically governed by grants, private funding, sponsorships, or fundraising efforts.
If your S4D is invited to attend, expenses for your girls and coaches are covered through this funding.
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Sport for Development organizations will be invited to apply, or an Expression of Interest Form will be posted on our website or social media when a location has been announced.
Between summits, interested organizations may complete a General Expression of Interest Form. If your organization meets the enrollment requirements, we may send you an application to apply.
Mini Summits (1-day or 2-day events)
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A shorter duration than the 4-day summit, offered in single-day sessions, typically 8-hour days.
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Unlike the 4-day summits, which are only open to S4D organizations, Mini Summits are open to S4Ds, clubs, leagues, teams, groups of friends, or even individuals.
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A nominal fee may be required; however, sponsorships are always available, and we will never turn anyone away for financial reasons.
We can also help with fundraising campaigns and peer-to-peer efforts to assist with the cost of these events.
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If a location for an open Mini Summit has been announced, an Expression of Interest Form will be posted on our website or social media.
Between summits, interested organizations may complete a General Expression of Interest Form.