What are your wishes for girls’ futures?

As we look to the new year, you can help Daughters of India realise the future we hope to see for all girls. I invite you to adopt our 2021 wish list:

I wish more girls felt inspired to lead.

Girls often face stereotypes that tell them that they cannot be effective leaders, and that leaders don’t look like them. Fortunately, this is changing. At Daughters of India, girls have the opportunity to develop leadership skills in a pro-girl environment and be leaders in their communities.

I wish more girls were prepared for the career they want.

As students catch up following the learning loss caused by the pandemic’s disruptions, we wish for more girls to develop the academic and life skills that prepare them for interesting work and economic independence. 98% of Daughters of India girls plan to attend college and 85% know what education or training they need for the career they want.

I wish more girls were equipped for a future of good health.

Girls’ confidence to lead rests on the foundation of their wellbeing. Daughters of India is dedicated to making sure girls have the tools to be active participants in every aspect of their health—taking care of their mental health, maintaining healthy relationships, learning about nutrition and exercise, abstaining from substance use, developing a positive self-image, and more.

I wish more girls had the benefit of positive mentoring relationships.

When girls have models of success, robust peer networks, and safe environments, they create positive relationships and thrive. Compared to their peers, girls who have had the mentoring relationships that Daughters of India provides are more likely to see adults as allies, as well as to see themselves as leaders.

I wish more girls could have the Daughters of India Experience.

Nearly one in six children is currently experiencing poverty, and millions of girls do not have access to the supports and services they need to navigate gender, economic, and social barriers. This year, Daughters of India provided a safe, supportive, pro-girl environment for 1340 girls in India. At the heart of Daughters of India is a comprehensive approach to whole girl development, which equips girls to grow up confident, healthy, educated, and independent.

You can help make these wishes come true.

We are committed to bringing Daughters of India's comprehensive approach to girl development to more girls than ever. A recent study found that Daughters of India girls have an advantage over their peers in 20 impact areas. They are significantly more likely to be engaged in school, exhibit strong leadership skills, and have strong, positive relationships with adults. Invest in girls’ futures today!

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Daughters of India aims to arm young women with the courage, vision, and skills needed to take on public leadership. Daughters of India is a platform that will bring together insights from key leaders and a global mentoring network to empower young women to play a greater role in forging our nation.

We value the voices of young girls and women, their hopes and aspirations, and believe in their power to change the world.

DM us or email at say.daughtersofindia@gmail.com to participate as a mentor or mentee today!