“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."
– Margaret Mead –
– Margaret Mead –
Girls Who LEAP: Lead to Empower & Act with Purpose is a registered non-profit volunteer-run society that provides leadership and mentorship opportunities as well as wrap-around supports for female-identifying and non-binary youth
in the Downtown Eastside and Grandview Woodlands communities in partnership with
Britannia Community Services Centre, Britannia Family of Schools and ShEvalesco Female Empowerment Association.
in the Downtown Eastside and Grandview Woodlands communities in partnership with
Britannia Community Services Centre, Britannia Family of Schools and ShEvalesco Female Empowerment Association.
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participants
Over 120+ girls involved between grades 6-12+
Represented by over 25+ nations across turtle island and world
80% high schoolers, 20% elementary pre-teens, 100% potential
Represented by over 25+ nations across turtle island and world
80% high schoolers, 20% elementary pre-teens, 100% potential
mentors
All our mentors are volunteers who have a deep passion and love for youth and the DTES community.
And in no particular order......
And in no particular order......
ALI M.
CYNTHIA
RHONDA
KYA
LAUREN
IFTU
LUCY
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NANCY
MITRA
PATTI
DEVON
MALENA
STEPH A.
STEPH B.
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MONTY
VANESSA
CELINA
JELYSSA
JANE
SHENISE
IVY
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JOLEEN
SHANIECE
ALICIA
TIFFANI
ARIEL
CARLY
JASLEEN
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board of directors
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President: Mitra Tshan
Vice-President: Alison McKenzie Secretary: Stephanie Boisset Treasurer: Cynthia Lee |
Directors:
Alicia French Tom Higashio Montanna Howe Celine McCaughran-Contreras Joleen Mitton Shenise Sigsworth |
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