Last week on the Day of the Girl (October 11th), the first-ever, all-digital march occurred. Created by the women at Girls Who Code, this #MarchForSisterhood movement encouraged girls from all over the world to stand up for what matters to them, empowering them to make a difference in their communities and across the globe. It invited girls from all different backgrounds and beliefs to participate by using the #MarchForSisterhood hashtag, posting videos of themselves marching, and spreading awareness about their passions.
When I heard about this movement, I thought that its mission aligned perfectly with the purpose of GirlsCode. Both focus on inspiring girls and showing them that they can achieve anything they put their minds to. Because of this, during our all-member meeting, I led our members to participate in the march by filming videos and making signs with #MarchForSisterhood in the center. The ability to participate in a movement larger than our immediate community was incredibly valuable and empowering for GirlsCode members and emphasized that women can change the world.
Watch this video I created to see the amazing contributions of GirlsCode members and to learn more about the movement: