UNITING GIRLS TO CHANGE THE WORLD
Every girl, no matter where she's born, deserves to dream. You can make her dreams a reality.
Our Focus Country & Pillar for 2017:
INDIA AND HEALTH
As one of the most populated countries in the world, India has struggled with a lack of infrastructure, especially in its rural regions. Some challenges include poor sanitation, a shortage of health supplies and clinics, and a lack of awareness on health issues, especially sexual and reproductive health. Adolescent girls are particularly affected. Because girls often lack information related to maternal health, puberty, and other important issues, many experience early pregnancies, sexually transmitted disease, and psychological and physical harm. Girl Up supports UNFPA’s Action for Adolescent Girls Initiative in one of India’s most populated regions, Rajasthan. The initiative is working to promote better health standards for girls living in the region by providing services and information on maternal health to married adolescent girls who are 15-19 years old. One goal is to help girls delay giving birth until their bodies are ready.
(https://girlup.org/impact/challenges-girls-face/health/)
A WORD ABOUT US
Our mission is to enable our college community to directly affect the lives of girls in developing countries. This club will educate our local community and campus to raise awareness of the struggles faced by girls in these underpriviledged nations, especially in terms of their safety, health, and education. We hope to host events to fundraise and monetarily support the girls in these nations to advocate for the improvement of their safety, health, and education conditions, as well as work together with the UN Foundation (link below) to create better futures for girls.
RAISING AWARENESS
With our mission always in mind, we work tirelessly to improve the lives of individuals from all walks of life. Raising awareness about girls is something that we take very seriously, and strive towards every day. Our executive board members are committed to this cause and will continue to work for a better future.
FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES
With this initiative, our goal is to promote great opportunities for those in need all over the globe. With equal access to resources, girls around the world grow up to become empowered individuals with the ability to chase their dreams, and use the tools they need to build the life they want. Learn more about our Fundraising Opportunities initiative by getting in touch with us today!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
At University of Pittsburgh, we are dedicated to supporting individuals through our various initiatives. With one of our initiatives being Volunteer Opportunities, we are always striving to make a difference. Whether it is within in our borders, or on the other side of the globe, we know that all girls in need deserve our help and support.
OUR EVENTS
SUSHI FUKU FUNDRAISER
27 / MAR / 2017
DAYS FOR GIRLS PAD-MAKING
29 / MAR / 2017
YOGA EVENT
07 / APR / 2017
CHIPOTLE FUNDRAISER
09 / APR / 2017
Come out to hang with Pitt Girl Up and get some customizable sushi!
5:00 - 7:00 PM
Third Presbyterian Church
5701 Fifth Ave
We will be collaborating with Chatham University's Girl Up club and participate in pad-making!
join us and meet some of your fellow Girl Up members from Chatham!
Time TBD
Place TBD
(Stay tuned for details!)
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Pitt Girl Up will be hosting a yoga event! Forget your weekly stressors and come in for a round yoga!
5:00 - 9:00 PM
Chipotle
3619 Forbes Avenue
Come out to hang with Pitt Girl Up and get your fix of Chipotle!
APRIL GBM
11 / APR / 2017
APRIL ALTERNATIVE GBM
AND BOOK CLUB
22 / MAR / 2017
9:00 PM
Cathedral of Learning
Room 252
Come grab updates and learn what we have planned for the month of April!
Come hang out at Panera and grab updates, and then stay for some insightful conversation with board members as part of our Book Club!
We are looking forward to seeing you at our next event!
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS
KELLY ELIZABETH SCHENK
President
RITIKA BAJPAI
Secretary
KRITHIKA SARASWATHY PENNATHUR
Volunteer Coordinator
SARAH LABOULIERE
Treasurer
RIDDHI JAIN
Outreach Coordinator
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CONTACT PITT GIRL UP
Get in touch with Pitt Girl Up to learn more about our work and get on our club mailing list!
Remember to follow us on social media as well! (We're on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat!)
Snapchat:
http://www.snapchat.com/add/pittgirlup