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The Amara Girls Initiative

Empowering Girls to Learn, Lead and Thrive

TAGI advances girls’ education, menstrual health, leadership, digital safety and economic opportunity in Canada and communities across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Who we are

Dignity, opportunity and voice belong to every girl.

Established in 2022, TAGI is a federally incorporated Canadian nonprofit working with communities in Canada and Uganda. We combine practical support, mentorship, education and public dialogue.

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Our programs

Seven connected pathways to opportunity

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Girls’ Education and School Retention

Practical school-retention support, menstrual products and mentorship that help girls participate consistently in education.

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Menstrual Health and Dignity

Dignity-centred access to menstrual products and age-appropriate health information.

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Leadership and Mentorship

Spaces where girls and young women build confidence, voice and leadership skills.

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Digital Safety and Cyberbullying Prevention

Education and convening focused on safer, more respectful participation in digital spaces.

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Women’s Economic Empowerment

Learning and community pathways intended to strengthen economic participation and agency.

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Refugee and Newcomer Support

Information, connection and community support for refugees and newcomers.

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Accountability first

A clear foundation for measurable impact

We pair community action with careful reporting, so every public figure can be traced to an approved record.

2022

Established with a commitment to girls’ dignity, education and opportunity.

2 countries

Documented community presence in Canada and Uganda.

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Federally incorporated as a Canadian nonprofit organization.

Evidence before numbers. Program reach, events, partnerships and outcomes are published with their reporting period, source and limitations—protecting community trust while showing what the work achieves.

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Current need

Help remove the practical barriers that interrupt a girl’s education.

Support flexible school-retention, menstrual-health and mentorship work. Program costs and suggested impact amounts will be published only after TAGI confirms them.

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Events & updates

Learn, connect and act

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Upcoming event

ICIHB 2026 — International Conference on Internet Harassment & Bullying

9 – 10 October 2026

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Update

Her Voice, Her Power, Her Future: Redefining Girl Child Empowerment in the 21st Century

Girls everywhere are rising — redefining girl-child empowerment for the 21st century.

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Update

Keeping Girls in School: Why Education Is the Most Powerful Tool for Equality

When a girl learns, everyone benefits — meet the girls of Kagote and the mentors keeping them in class.

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