International Day of the Girl • Oct 11 2026
girls can.
Girls everywhere are leading, creating, advocating, and shaping a brighter future. But far too many continue to be held back by barriers that limit their choices and opportunities.
This International Day of the Girl, we’re celebrating the extraordinary power and potential of girls — and calling on our community to take action so every girl can learn, lead, and thrive.
10
People have pledged so far
girls can. let’s make sure they have the chance.
Take the pledge. Give $11. Spread the word. Support girls everywhere.
Girls can lead. Girls can build. Girls can innovate. Girls can ignite extraordinary change.
They already are. In communities around the world, girls in our global programs are leading projects that are transforming their communities for the better.
Miriam | United States
Making Schools Safer
Miriam reached 100+ students with a sexual harassment curriculum and introduced formal reporting channels in schools.
Aahana | Nepal
Protecting Girls Online
Aahana trained 100+ students on digital safety, collecting 100 pledges for responsible technology use.
Irene | Tanzania
Keeping Girls in School
Irene supported 85 girls and mobilized 10 teacher-advocates to prevent teenage pregnancy and dropout risks.
The barrier isn’t her potential.
Every girl has dreams, ambitions, and a vision for who she wants to be. But far too many challenges continue to stand between girls and the futures they deserve.
1 in 5
girls globally are married before age 18
122
million girls worldwide remain out of school
50
million girls alive today have experienced sexual violence
That’s why this International Day of the Girl,
we’re asking you to act.
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Declare your commitment to standing with girls everywhere.
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DONATE $11 BY OCTOBER 11
Fund a girl’s future in honor of International Day of the Girl.
100% of your gift goes directly to supporting girls in our global programs.
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I believe girls can.
I pledge to stand with girls and help create a world where every girl has the opportunity to learn, lead, dream, and shape her own future.
I will listen to girls.
I will champion their voices.
I will challenge the barriers that hold them back.
I will support opportunities that help girls thrive.
I will use my voice and resources to help make change possible.
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give $11 by October 11
Don’t just believe what girls can do. Make it possible. give $11 by October 11.
- Your $11 gift in honor of International Day of the Girl on 10/11 helps Global Catalyst equip girls in underserved communities around the world with the mentorship, support, and opportunities they need to become the leaders they were meant to be.
- Give $11 by October 11. Because every girl should have the chance to discover what she can do.
your guide to international day of the girl
Explore our collection of resources to celebrate girls, spark meaningful conversations, and find new ways to take action in support of girls everywhere.
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from our team
How To Celebrate International Day of the Girl with Your Daughter, or Other Girls In Your Life
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girls can. let’s make sure they have the chance.
Take the pledge. Give $11. Spread the word. Support girls everywhere.
