Deadline: 24-Mar-25
The Garden of Hope Foundation is thrilled to announce the launch of the Asian Girls in Action Project, an innovative program.
The Garden of Hope Foundation (GOH) has led the Asian Girls Campaign (AGC), focusing on empowerment and education to uplift girls.
The mission is to equip AGC Fellows with the skills and mindset needed to become the next generation of leaders.
Project Activities Description
- To equip participants with essential project implementation skills, the Garden of Hope Foundation (GOH) has partnered with iEARN Taiwan to provide project-based learning (PBL) workshops. These workshops, offered both online and in-person, will help participants refine their project proposals and develop practical skills for execution.
- In July, participants will be invited to Taiwan for a week-long Power Camp, where they will collaborate with their PBL buddies, engage in co-creation activities, and explore Taiwan’s efforts in empowering girls. The camp will also offer deeper insights into gender equality issues and sustainable development initiatives.
- Following the preparatory phase, participants will launch their Try-out Projects in August, supported by a mini-grant from GOH. This phase serves as a hands-on opportunity for fellows to apply their newly gained knowledge and skills while working toward their long-term goals.
- In September, participants need to host a Try-out Project Presentation in their local communities, sharing their experiences, key takeaways, and future plan. The program will then conclude with a final online presentation in October, where professional judges will evaluate the projects and select outstanding initiatives as Annual Projects. GOH will provide further support to the selected projects, helping to advance their impact and sustainability.
Project Expectations
- GOH seeks projects that offer innovative perspectives on the 17 SDGs, fostering leadership skills and capacity-building in participants.
- Applications for projects that involve influential guests and aim to secure media exposure in the participant’s country or community will be given favorable consideration.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible participants: Girls aged 15 to 19 who are residing in any Asian country.
- Participants must have an interest in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and a strong commitment to leading SDG projects. GOH is looking especially for projects that include an innovative perspective on the 17 SDGs and which help to develop leadership capacities and skills in the fellows.
- Applications for projects that involve influential guests and aim to secure media exposure in the participant’s country or community will be given favorable consideration.
- Each participant must be backed by a registered organization or school with a designated chaperone to meet legal requirements.
- Chaperones will:
- Provide necessary guidance and support to the applicants throughout the entire program.
- Serve as points of contact throughout the entire program when needed (e.g., when the applicants cannot be reached).
- Accompany selected participants (AGC Fellows) to the Power Camp, which will be held in Taiwan in July 2025. The travel expenses for AGC Fellows and her chaperone will be covered by GOH.
- Support AGC Fellows in executing their try-out projects and local presentations.
- Become AGC partners to help GOH with promotion and recruitment.
- Qualifications for chaperones:
- Good command of English.
- Experience in youth empowerment.
- A female chaperone with a valid passport is preferred.
For more information, visit GOH.