OUR INITIATIVES
Currently we are working on creating care packages for women and children in need. These packages will consist of essential items such as personal hygiene products, protective equipment, gift cards and packaged food. For further detail into what will be included in the care packages please visit our Get Involved page. The items in the care packages will be collected in the form of items and financial donations from local businesses and people in the community. These care packages will be delivered to _____ women's shelter on___ 2020.
In the past we have...
The knowledge for change media contest
At Champions of Change, we want to support young women and their advocacy for gender equality. We are going to award 2 lucky winners with a monetary scholarship from the funds collected by necklace sales, which happened during 2021
submission categories
Submissions can be essays or short films focused on anything to do with women, gender equality, and female empowerment.
how long can my submission be?
Essays can be up to 1,500 words in length and videos can be up to 5 minutes in length.
who determines the winner?
Your submissions will be judged by a panel of judges, ranging from university women's studies professors to local activists and high school English and media studies teachers.
you are eligible if you are;
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Going into any field career-wise
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Going into post-secondary education and are in grades 11-12, or are currently enrolled in post secondary education and plan to continue
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Female or gender-diverse
enter now!
Deadline: February 25
Anyone in Champions of Change HQ Board Of Directors, Chapter Core Teams (London, Toronto, Hamilton), and any chapter executives are NOT ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE
Members from HQ or chapters ARE allowed, just not executives, directors, executive directors, vice presidents, or presidents
Topic ideas (you are not limited to these):
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The Women's Suffrage Movement
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The Importance of Intersectional Feminism
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Gender Stereotypes
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Reproductive Rights
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Period Poverty or Taxes
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The Wage Gap
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Gender Representation in Politics or Media
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Any other ideas related to women, gender equality, and female empowerment!