Sisterhood and Community Building

CULTURAL AWARNESS (Virtual and in-person) (Age 11-17)

Toronto Sisterhood: Connecting Cultures, Building Unity

Objective: To connect girls aged 11-17 from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds within Toronto/GTA to promote intercultural understanding, respect, and unity, while celebrating the city’s rich diversity and fostering leadership.

Community Service Project: (Age 11-17) (Virtual and Inperson)

Objective: To instill a sense of social responsibility, community engagement and collaboration for a common goal.

The Big Sisters, Little Sisters Mentorship Program (Grades 5-8)

Empower, Support, Inspire!

The Big Sisters, Little Sisters Mentorship Program is a unique opportunity for young girls to connect, grow, and thrive in a supportive sisterhood. This initiative pairs girls in grades 5 and 6 (Little Sisters) with positive role models from grades 7 and 8 (Big Sisters), fostering meaningful connections that build confidence, resilience, and leadership skills.

The Big Sisters, Little Sisters High School Transition Program (Grade 8-9)

Empower, Guide, and Lead!

The Big Sisters, Little Sisters High School Transition Program is a unique mentorship initiative designed to support Grade 8 students as they prepare for the exciting (but sometimes overwhelming!) transition to high school. Unlike traditional school-led transition programs, this initiative creates a peer-driven support system, where Grade 9 students (Big Sisters) offer guidance, reassurance, and real-life advice to incoming Grade 8 students (Little Sisters).

Navigating the Teen Years with Confidence and Connection

Our “Navigating the Teen Years” workshop empowers parents of teen girls (11-17) with essential tools and strategies. Over interactive sessions, parents learn to understand teen development, understand today’s teen culture, improve communication, set boundaries, manage digital life, and build their daughters’ resilience. Activities and reflections foster practical skills and deeper connections. By the end, parents are equipped to create supportive, nurturing environments and confidently guide their teens through adolescence. Join us to foster strong, positive relationships with your daughters

Goals:

Understand Teen Development: Educate parents on the physical, emotional, and cognitive changes during adolescence.
Understanding Today’s Teen Culture: Focus on the social, technological, and educational pressures teens face
Improve Communication: Equip parents with strategies for effective and empathetic communication with their teen girls.
Set Boundaries and Expectations: Teach parents how to establish clear and consistent boundaries to promote responsibility and independence.
Navigate Digital Life: Provide insights and strategies for managing teens’ use of social media and technology.
Build Resilience and Self-Esteem: Help parents support their teen girls in developing self-esteem and resilience.
Support Through Transitions: Offer guidance on supporting teens during key transitions such as starting middle or high school.
Create a Supportive Environment: Foster a home environment that encourages open dialogue and mutual respect.
Connect with Resources: Introduce parents to local and online resources for additional support.

Expected Outcomes:

Informed Parents: Parents will have a deeper understanding of teen development and the unique challenges their daughters face.
Enhanced Communication: Improved communication skills will lead to stronger parent-teen relationships and better mutual understanding.
Effective Boundaries: Parents will learn how to set and maintain healthy boundaries, helping teens become more responsible and independent.
Healthy Digital Habits: Parents will gain tools to help manage their teens’ digital lives, promoting healthy online behavior.
Resilient Teens: Teens will benefit from enhanced self-esteem and resilience, better equipped to handle life’s challenges.
Smooth Transitions: Parents will feel more confident in supporting their teens through significant life transitions.
Supportive Environment: A more supportive and respectful home environment will be established, encouraging open dialogue.
Resource Connections: Parents will be connected to valuable resources and a supportive network of other parents.

This workshop aims to provide parents with practical tools and strategies to support their teen girls through the critical years of adolescence, fostering a positive and nurturing environment that encourages growth and development.

Girls of Destiny Canada: "Girl Talk Circles Monthly"

Program Overview: “Girl Talk Circles Monthly” is a year-long empowerment program designed for middle school girls (ages 11-17). These monthly gatherings provide a transformative space for personal growth, leadership development, and community building. Each session introduces a unique theme, fostering continuous self-discovery and empowering girls to voice their experiences and share insights.

Goals:

Understand Teen Development: Educate parents on the physical, emotional, and cognitive changes during adolescence.
Understanding Today’s Teen Culture: Focus on the social, technological, and educational pressures teens face
Improve Communication: Equip parents with strategies for effective and empathetic communication with their teen girls.
Set Boundaries and Expectations: Teach parents how to establish clear and consistent boundaries to promote responsibility and independence.
Navigate Digital Life: Provide insights and strategies for managing teens’ use of social media and technology.
Build Resilience and Self-Esteem: Help parents support their teen girls in developing self-esteem and resilience.
Support Through Transitions: Offer guidance on supporting teens during key transitions such as starting middle or high school.
Create a Supportive Environment: Foster a home environment that encourages open dialogue and mutual respect.
Connect with Resources: Introduce parents to local and online resources for additional support.

Expected Outcomes:

Informed Parents: Parents will have a deeper understanding of teen development and the unique challenges their daughters face.
Enhanced Communication: Improved communication skills will lead to stronger parent-teen relationships and better mutual understanding.
Effective Boundaries: Parents will learn how to set and maintain healthy boundaries, helping teens become more responsible and independent.
Healthy Digital Habits: Parents will gain tools to help manage their teens’ digital lives, promoting healthy online behavior.
Resilient Teens: Teens will benefit from enhanced self-esteem and resilience, better equipped to handle life’s challenges.
Smooth Transitions: Parents will feel more confident in supporting their teens through significant life transitions.
Supportive Environment: A more supportive and respectful home environment will be established, encouraging open dialogue.
Resource Connections: Parents will be connected to valuable resources and a supportive network of other parents.