SHE’s GREAT! is a holistic community-based gender responsive program that prepares youth (ages 13 – 20) to identify and transform gender stereotypes and builds inclusive communities where students are equipped with the networks, Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts/Design, and Math (STEAM) training, confidence, and leadership skills to fully participate in their communities and careers.
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Funded by the US Department of State’s Secretary’s Office of Global Women’s Issues, the project supports S/GWI’s goal to promote the rights and empowerment of women and girls through three closely linked Objectives:
• Objective 1: Young people are more resilient to restrictive gender norms affecting their life choices and opportunities.
• Objective 2: An enabling environment is cultivated in schools or community-based organizations and communities to foster equal collaboration amongst young people.
• Objective 3: A network of participants, stakeholders, and partners at the community and national levels better promote girls’ increased skills and opportunities.
ABOUT THIS PROJECT
PROJECT STATS
Project Type Partnership
Current phase of development Stage 3: Initial Piloting
Expected location of implementation Global, Africa, Asia and Pacific, Europe and Eurasia, Latin America / Caribbean, Middle East
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