Episode Details

In this special 200th episode, I'm joined by my amazing podcast producer, Ashleigh Hanson, for a heartfelt conversation that's a bit different from my usual content. 🎙️ Today, we're diving into my passion project—**Girls Matter**, my non-profit that focuses on the transformative power of educating girls. 🌍👩‍🎓

Inspired by the documentary *Girls Rising*, I co-founded Girls Matter to support and empower girls in accessing education. I'm proud to share that we've already supported 4 girls in graduating from university/vocational school, with many more on their way in Uganda and Kenya. 📚✨

Educating girls doesn't just change their lives; it uplifts entire communities and even boosts the GDP of their countries! 🌟 Our mission is clear: "Breaking the poverty cycle, 1 girl, 1 family, 1 village at a time." 💪👧

Tune in to hear the full story, discover the ripple effect of education, and find out how you can get involved. Whether you're looking to sponsor a girl or provide resources, your support can make a world of difference, with donations of any size. 🌍❤️

👉 Ready to take action? Reach out at info@girlsmatter.ca or donate directly here: http://www.girlsmatter.ca

Watch the Girls Rising Documentary Trailer: https://youtu.be/BJsvklXhYaE

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Eposide Summary:

Melissa's podcast milestone @ 0:01

Melissa celebrates reaching episode 200 of her "Don't Wait for Your Wake Up Call" podcast and invites her podcast editor Ashleigh to interview her about a cause close to her heart - Girls Matter, a non-profit Melissa co-founded to keep girls in school in Uganda and Kenya.

Melissa's inspiration for Girls Matter @ 2:00

In 2013, Melissa was deeply moved by watching the documentary "Girls Rising" which highlighted girls around the world being denied the right to an education. This sparked Melissa's passion to take action, leading her to eventually co-found Girls Matter in 2017 to provide educational opportunities for girls in Uganda and Kenya.

Girls Matter's work in Uganda @ 14:10

Girls Matter partners with the non-profit Meaningful Megan to support girls' education in Uganda, including providing funding for high school and university, as well as starting small businesses like sewing to empower the girls. They have also helped build critical infrastructure like a new pit latrine for the school.

Girls Matter's work in Kenya @ 21:51

In Kenya, Girls Matter partners with the Jolly Sisters organization to support women in the slums by teaching them income-generating skills like running a market stall or sewing reu