Empower Girls for Self-Sufficiency
SummaryThe EDGE Program helps girls to develop competency through technological, media and leadership projects and mentoring programs to build future economic self-sufficiency to break the cycle of poverty.
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Project Needs and Beneficiaries
We focus on girls, ages 7-18, particularly those who have some leadership traits but are not currently participating in leadership roles in their school or community. We also focus on at-risk teen mothers and low-income Latinas. Last year, the YWCA’s EDGE program served more than 240 girls and helped participants by bridging the digital divide, assisting in a successful transition from middle to high school and promoting resiliency and confidence to prepare girls for a successful future.
Activities
Helping students to transition into high school; supporting teen mothers for future success; enabling girls to work with mentors to have articles published in local newspaper; Digital Storytelling – a technology project incorporating social issues
Funding Information
This project has been retired and is no longer accepting donations.
Additional Documentation
This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).
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Why this Project is Important
Potential Long Term Impact
By helping youth and teens further hone technological skills, as well as develop confidence, resiliency and other life skills, these young people will be better prepared to break the cycle of poverty and achieve future success.
Project Message
“I enjoy working with my mentor and through the program I received a donated computer which helps me to complete my homework assignments.”
- Mariela M., EDGE Program Participant
Who is Running This Project
Contact
Leanne Fisher
Development Director
YWCA of Boulder County
2222 14th Street
Boulder, CO 80302
United States
303-443-0419
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Project Sponsor
Organization
YWCA of Boulder County
2222 14th Street
Boulder,
CO
80302
United States
(303) 443-0419
www.ywcaboulder.org
Where this Project is Located
Country
This project is located in 
United States
and can also be found under 
Women and Girls.
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When this Project was Updated
Last Updated
This project was last updated on November 6, 2009.
Date Added to GlobalGiving
This project was added to the GlobalGiving project catalog on May 28, 2009
