Our mandate

Girls Action Foundation is a national charitable organization. We lead and seed girls’ programs across Canada. We build girls’ and young women’s skills and confidence and inspire action to change the world.

Through our innovative programs, research, and support to a network of over 300 partnering organizations and projects, Girls Action reaches over 60,000 girls and young women. We reach remote, marginalized and urban communities, including those in the North.

HOW WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE

INNOVATION

Our programs address the most important and relevant issues facing girls and young women

INCLUSION

We reach girls and young women across Canada who need our attention most -90% are in marginalized communities including Northern, remote and inner city communities.

LEADERSHIP

We nurture the leadership of girls and young women by providing access to resources, networks, mentors, and opportunities to build new skills

CHANGE

We encourage the understanding and elimination of barriers, including poverty, racism and violence

CATALYST

Our work inspires action in the lives of girls, young women, and communities

Find out more about our foundational principles.