Girls’ Empowerment & Gender Equity

Girls’ Empowerment & Gender Equity: Creating Safe Spaces for Girls to Lead and Thrive

Girls’ Empowerment & Gender Equity focuses on creating supportive, girls-only spaces where young women can build confidence, leadership skills, and self-belief. In many communities, girls face barriers to participation in sport, leadership, and public life. This cause ensures girls are not left behind.

Objective

The primary objective of this cause is to empower girls with the confidence, skills, and support needed to participate fully in sport, leadership, and community life. Programs are intentionally designed to address the unique needs of girls, combining physical activity, mentorship, and leadership development in safe, affirming environments.

Components of Support

Female mentors and coaches from the community lead programs, serving as powerful role models. Friends of Sunwave provides resources, oversight, and long-term vision. Girls’ Empowerment includes:

• Girls-only surf and wellness sessions

• Leadership and confidence-building activities

• Mentorship and peer support

• Goal-setting and self-advocacy training

Donor Support and Transparency

Donor support enables safe spaces, female leadership, and sustained programming. Impact updates demonstrate growth in confidence, participation, and leadership among girls.