August 2020

TechGirls accomplished a great deal in a unique virtual space.  

1. Made friends from across the globe: Shared stories, art, recipes, and dreams in a safe secure setting
2. Built important cross-cultural communication skills: Learned how to listen, ask questions, share perspectives and discover shared values.
3. Developed leadership skills: Working in small groups (Pathways) with global peers and experts to address the Sustainable Development Goals.
   • Helping Hands - Social Justice and Service for all - these TechGirls served community organizations and created digital campaigns to raise  awareness of social justice issues. Watch their journey and see how they are putting ideas into action.
   • Communitech: Tech for Social Good - TechGirls developed app prototypes to address issues of concern to them. Look at what they accomplished.
   • Crossing Cultures through the Arts - TechGirls embarked on a journey to think like an artist and find works depicting solidarity in their communities - Check out their work!
   • Global Earth Warriors - tackling formidable problems, these brave youths committed themselves personally by educating others, advocating for policy change and acting locally to effect global change.  See their action plans!
   • (You)Nited Nations and the Sustainable Development Goals in Action - youths discovered how the SDGs can be achieved by creating personal mission statements. Check out their website and their inspiring commitment to the SDGs.
4. Final Celebration : The TechGirls became a family of friends with a shared sense of purpose