OUR INVOLVEMENTS WITH PLAN INTERNATIONAL CANADA
Plan International Canada runs several youth programs aimed at amplifying the voice of youth and individuals from diverse backgrounds. Several of our team members have participated in Plan International Canada's youth programs, check them out here!
Girls Belong Here Program
In February 2021, Rupali participated in the Girls Belong Here program where she had the opportunity to step into the role of Cole Pinnow, President of Pfizer Canada.
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In her seat share with Pfizer, Rupali met with Cole and other leaders at Pfizer to discuss current diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts while identifying areas for future improvements.
"This experience reignited my passion for advocacy while allowing me to envision myself within a leadership role and at decision-making tables. My seat share underscored the value of the unique youth perspective in creating sustainable change. " -Rupali Manek
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Check out these articles/videos to learn more about her experience:
https://www.pfizer.ca/young-leader-inspires-and-engages-pfizer-canada-colleagues
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQ_aaWzihuA
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Youth Summit 2020
In May 2020, Gurreet, Neha, and Zeyad attended Plan International Canada's Youth Summit. They collaborated with other youth and Plan International Canada to create The Power of Youth: A Youth Led Guide With Voices of Change.
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Check it out to read more about Gurreet's Women Empowerment trip to rural Ecuador and a play written by Neha about disproportionate acid attacks on women.
Storytellers Symposium 2020
The Storytellers Symposium is an annual event put on by Plan International Canada which provides youth with the opportunity to speak about their passion for global issues.
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Rupali spoke at the 2020 Storytellers Symposium about The Power of Youth. In her speech she underscored the integral role youth play in enacting sustainable change in society. She also shared all the initiatives planned by Champions of Change and emphasized the teamwork that made those projects possible.
Nawaal From Plan International Canada Visiting Our Team
Nawaal, a Youth Engagement Specialist from Plan International Canada, came all the way from Toronto to visit our team and sit in on a meeting.
During Nawaal's visit, our team was able to present her with a cheque to sponsor the community of Volta, Ghana for one year!
