Arizona
Girl Action Team Projects in Phoenix
Below are projects girls created across Maricopa Country in Arizona during the Academic year of 2009-2010.Carl Hayden High School, Phoenix: Don’t Judge; Educate!
The girls wanted their peers to have accurate information about the reality of sex and the consequences. They felt there is too little accessible and accurate information available to students; which can lead to harmful decision-making. The team hosted an awareness week at their school. They administered a student survey, distributed fliers, and aired a public service announcement on the school broadcast system. All their efforts were aimed at providing accurate health information that would help students make informed decisions to wait longer.
Cholla Middle School, Phoenix: Start Loving Your REAL Self
This team was fired up about changing the media-constructed stereotypes of what beauty looks like. They created a website to show what healthy bodies look like and the negative effects of unhealthy dieting. They also created and distributed flyers to their classmates to encourage them to check out the site. They hoped it helped girls change the way they saw themselves and others. By giving information on healthy habits and showing what celebrities really look like before and after they are airbrushed, they want girls to realize there is NO perfect body. Check out the website.
The Girl Steering Committee
They are the voices and leadership body of Girls For A Change in Phoenix and have helped with the strategic vision and future of the site. The Girl Steering Committee has devoted time this year to speaking at GFC networking events and advocating for girl leadership.
La Joya High School, Tolleson: Self Serenity
This team was concerned with the growing number of teenagers turning towards self-mutilation as a way to cope with depression. In order to encourage young people to seek healthy alternatives for dealing with this serious issue, they organized a “speak out” event at their school. A professor and specialist in the field of self-harm from ASU was invited to speak at the event in order to help the community understand this growing issue and provide resources and support to help end it.
