About Us
Girls with Crowns (GWC) is a youth mentorship program aimed at empowering girls of colour. The program is specifically designed to equip girls with effective strategies and resources that can enhance their overall personal and professional growth and develop sisterhood. Through a comprehensive curriculum, participants will gain access to valuable tools and knowledge to unleash their full potential and achieve success in all aspects of their lives.
Our Mission
To empower girls of color by enhancing personal and professional growth, foster sisterhood, while encouraging self-acceptance by cultivating social, emotional & intellectual well-being self-confidence and self-efficacy.
Vision and Commitment
To Create a supportive and inclusive environment that nurtures Aligned with the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, GWC serves as a platform for BIPOC girls to acquire the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to overcome barriers and achieve their goals. The goal of the parent session is to empower parents by providing them with tools to support their daughters. The program also aims to address any questions or concerns that parents may have and to break down any stigmas or barriers resulting from their backgrounds or misinformation.
Why we started girls with crowns
Girls with crowns was started by two sisters who immigrated to Canada when they were 8 and 3 years old. Growing up in Regina, there was never any representation for girls of colour .We felt that there was no spaces for people like us to share our feelings , and experiences. We’ve had many girls that we’ve talked to that had many bad experiences but didn’t have an outlet to talk to. We created Girls With Crowns as an outlet for girls of colours to feel safe, share their experiences, and to be empowered.
Meet Our Team
Urewuchi Njoku
Founder
The founder of Girls With Crowns Ure, aims to empower each girl. Having faced struggles due to immigrating to Canada. She is dedicated to helping others build a positive self-image and identity. With a social work background, she has experience working with people from various backgrounds, including those dealing with addictions, depression, and a lack of resources. Ure is passionate about inspiring girls to see their capabilities and strengths, connecting them with resources, and creating a safe space for forming sisterhoods and learning from each other while maintaining individuality.
Ihunanya Njoku
Co-founder
Hi, My name is Ihunanya. I have a background in nursing, non-profit, and in child/youth care. I am a Grad nurse in hopes to work in pediatrics (to work with children in the hospital/ community). I moved to Canada when I was 3 years old, and have lived in Regina for over 16 years. I love to write, go to the gym, and hangout with friends and family on my free time. I am more than excited to get to know you guys
Contact Us
If you have any questions or would like to get involved, please reach out to us at:
Email: girlswithcrownsregina@gmail.com
Phone: 306-993-9250