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Our long-term goal for the letter-writing campaign is to establish sustained engagement with key political figures. This includes congress women and men as well as our Vice President, effectively utilizing our First Amendment rights. By doing so, we aim to familiarize our girls with the importance of vocal advocacy, teaching them that it is acceptable to challenge behaviors and policies they deem un just. This campaign is made to reverse the norm of silent girls. We wanted to empower them to speak up for themselves and others, which helps in creating a generation of confident and active female leaders.
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Our short-term goal for the letter-writing campaign was to empower our female students by engaging them in a school-wide advocacy effort addressing the urgent crisis in Gaza. We aimed to provide a platform for our girls to express their voices on an important issue, helping with the emotional burden the crisis had placed on our school community and enhancing their sense of impact.
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"It felt so heartwarming to know that I could use my voice, I could use my writing skills for a cause that is developing right in front of my eyes"
"Having access to hygiene products at school provided a feeling of comfort but also reflected a simple way we can show support and ensure everyone feels clean and confident."
Quantitative Evidence
400 Students reached through hygiene & mental health resources
305 Total event attendees
3 Community Collaborators
5 Events
1 Upcoming
305 Total event attendees
3 Community Collaborators
5 Events
1 Upcoming
Reflection
Reflecting on the past year, our team boldly stepped beyond our comfort zones. Particularly through our letter-writing campaign advocating for the women and girls in Gaza. This helped unify and empower our student body to use their voices effectively. This initiative not only created a sense of worldwide citizenship but also improved our confidence in advocating for ourselves and others. Something that was a initial goal for our team. Alongside our advocacy efforts, the continued success of our Wellness Corner provided essential hygiene products, supporting students in need. The positive response of the Wellness Corner led to an unexpected yet welcome development, the creation of additional student wellness spaces across the campus (The Wellness Center). These new spaces have become evidence to the importance of such services in our educational environments. Navigating the political and sensitive aspects of our projects provided us with valuable insights into managing and promoting sensitive campaigns within our school’s structures. Overall, our achievements felt amazing, teaching us valuable lessons and preparing us to pursue future projects with greater impact.