Clare Dowd

Want to learn more about how #climatechange is not gender neutral but is a threat multiplier for women and girls? Want to be inspired by women championing #waterjustice & #climatejustice. Join us! #WorldWaterDay #CSW66

Looking forward to tuning in tomorrow to hear my colleague @louisa_clara_ lead a panel discussion with some great thinkers focused on women and climate change! @CreativeAction_

Last week, #AuntyNala began talking to girls in #SautiYaDada about their rights. It's important for girls in East Africa & across the globe to understand their basic human rights in order to fight gender-based violence and other injustices they face every day. #16days

With restrictions on mobility during the #COVID19 pandemic, more girls are staying at home, which may increase their risk of being subjected to harmful practices such as FGM and child, early and forced marriage. unwo.men/ODLW50ChfFI #16days | #orangetheworld

Meet Nadia, a mentor with @CrownTheWoman & one of our 2020 Mentor Fellows! At our 2019 Summit, we had a super quick chat with Nadia about her work, her hopes for the girls she mentors, & her ideal superpower (hint: @Lupita_Nyongo is familiar ) #16days youtu.be/EPYMRorXs3k

Looking for ways to stay active during the pandemic? This workout will have you feeling good in more ways than one! All donations will benefit our work to advance gender equality & build a sustainable planet! #strongbodies #strongplanet #genderequality bit.ly/31TGn2I

"It's critical to carve out other safe spaces for girls to come together, whether that be virtually or outdoors." So proud to see the great work @CreativeAction_ is doing for girls recognized by @MichelleObama and @MelindaGates in this excellent op-ed buff.ly/33PmHzt

📢@MichelleObama & @melindagates: We can't ignore adolescent girls in #COVID19 response @girlsalliance @KakenyasDream @FP_Foundation @CreativeAction_ @gatesfoundation @PlanGlobal @Beijing25Youth cnn.com/2020/08/07/opi…

.@MichelleObama & I joined forces to share a message we feel strongly about: As we work to solve the challenges of #COVID19, we must make sure girls everywhere have a chance to learn, stay healthy and stay safe—not just for their sake, but for all of ours. m-gat.es/2DKrdEk

Helps to have amplifiers like you @shondarhimes getting the word out on the importance of girls’ education during COVID-19. #GirlsEdu #SautiyaDada @CreativeAction_

Thank you @MichelleObama and @melindagates for your leadership in highlighting the plight adolescent girls during the pandemic. @CreativeAction_ is honored to be one of the innovative organizations you mention who are creatively suportting girls in this time. #sautiyadada

#Day15 #SautiYaDada #TheGirlsVoice #EAGLS #AuntyNala affirmed the Mentees by teaching them Dr.Maya Angelou's quote that says, “If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be”. Aunty Nala affirmed that they are unique and the world needs them!

Meet Pamela, our 10th & final 2020 #SautiYaDada Mentor Fellow! Pamela has 15+ years experience in managing multiple health programs that target vulnerable & marginalized populations in Kenya. #TheGirlsVoice #EAGLS #soexcited Learn more about Pamela: creativeactioninstitute.org/sauti-ya-dada

Domestic violence has increased in Latin America due to COVID-19. In El Salvador gender-based violence complaints have increased by 70% during the pandemic. #enddomesticviolence #endgenderbasedviolence #westandwithwomen globalcitizen.org/en/content/dom…

Meet our latest team member - Aunty Nala, the face of our #SautiYaDada SMS-based learning platform! 3x a week, Aunty Nala texts the girls teachings, guidance & inspiration to support their growth in resilience & leadership. Stay tuned for more Aunty Nala! #TheGirlsVoice #EAGLS

We're thrilled to work with our 2020 #SautiYaDada Mentor Fellows, amazing women who are dedicated to and passionate about justice and equality for African girls. Read the inspiring stories of our Fellows here: creativeactioninstitute.org/sauti-ya-dada #MeetOurMentors #DayoftheAfricanChild2020

Up to 500 girls have undergone FGM since schools closed on March 16. We've launched our #SautiYaDada program to help keep girls safe and healthy during these uncertain times. #theGirlsvoice #EAGLS reut.rs/3dQMjyi

#Day10 #SautiYaDada #TheGirlsVoice #AuntyNala introduced the Mentees to the #GirlDeclaration. Its goal is to educate people on the importance of girls and especially in the work to end poverty. Focusing and investing in adolescent girls is the key to ending poverty!

Want a #NewYearsResolution that's easy to keep and makes a huge difference? Join us in working towards gender equality and building a sustainable planet! BONUS: Donate before the ball drops TONIGHT and your gift will be tax-deductible! conta.cc/2SHHAqU

#EAGLS2019 girl leaders act out the result of communities creatively advocating for girls’ right to education! 💪🏽💪🏾💪🏿 #girlseducation #genderequality #girlsrightsarehumanrights #EAGirlsSummit19 @CreativeAction_ @girlsalliance @PaperseedFound @howfund