We are Power to Girls Foundation
Providing holistic programming and resources that supports girls throughout their stages of growth.
Our mission
About & history
Power To Girls Foundation is a registered not-for-profit organization that helps empower black and marginalized girls in the Greater Toronto Area and in Ghana.
We have implemented a relationship-based approach to mentoring and building mutually beneficial human connections.
We are focused on the growth and empowerment of black and marginalized girls.
Power to Girls is led by youth and individuals that are directly impacted by the issues that Power to Girls aims to eradicate.
Team members
The talented team
behind our services
Meet our dedicated team members who work tirelessly to fulfill our mission and make a positive impact.
Aisha Addo
Founder -Director of Programs
Jessica Bentu
Program Manager
Annika Tawiah
Outreach Manager
Organization journey
Our evolutionary path
Tracing our journey from grassroots beginnings to global influence, see how we've evolved to create safe and sustainable spaces for girls worldwide.
Hello world!
Inception
Our humble beginnings started with 6 girls at a church meeting weekly to discuss the pressing challenges they were facing at at 11-13 led by our founder Aisha.
Founded - 2011
Stage 1
Growing support
Expansion
6 girls became 10 and together we mobilized to organize the first Power to Girls Conference bringing together 60 girls from across the Rexdale community.
Growth - 2013
Stage 2
Sustainability
Innovation
With growing support, we officially registered as a NGO in 2013 and received our first transformative grant from the Youth Opportunities Fund in 2016 we expanded our reach, established a partnership with the TCDSB and launched programs in over 10 schools to support black and marginalized girls.
Transformation - 2016
Stage 3
Lasting change
Global Impact
.Embracing innovation, we leveraged technology and sustainable practices to enhance program effectiveness. In 2017 we registered the Ghanaian chapter of Power to Girls , built partnerships and delivered multiple programs. To date we have directly reached over 5,000 girls across Canada and Ghana, build partnerships with multiple organizations and have raised up to $1M in funding. Today, we proudly stand as a global force for girls empowerment , collaborating with partners worldwide to create meaningful impact. And our journey is just beginning.
Influence - Present
Stage 4
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With your help, we can do even more to help girls both locally and globally.