We're currently launching a Shoe Drive Fundraiser starting this Sunday, and we need your help! You can make a huge difference by simply donating gently worn, used, or new shoes. Our goal is to collect 100 bags with 25 pairs of shoes per bag, which will help us raise funds to support our Pads & Panties Project—an initiative aimed at ending period poverty and empowering girls globally.
Through this project, we are able to provide sanitary products to young girls in need, giving them the dignity, confidence, and resources to stay in school and thrive.
In addition to empowering girls, this initiative also supports sustainability efforts by promoting reuse and recycling. By donating shoes, you are actively reducing waste, helping to combat climate change, and supporting a more sustainable future for our planet.
Let’s make this happen together! 💪 Here’s how you can help:
Clean out your closets!
Ask your friends, family, schools, churches, and local businesses to pitch in.
Contact your local BlessedGirl Ambassador to schedule a pick up or drop off of your shoe donations!
Join Us for A Women’s Health Tea Party! September 15, 2024 @ 1:00 PM
This elegant afternoon promises to be filled with enriching experiences, including:
Delicious Afternoon Tea: Enjoy a delightful selection of teas, finger sandwiches, scones, and desserts.
Engaging Speakers: Hear from inspiring women and health professionals who will share valuable insights on various health topics.
Etiquette Training: Learn the finer points of etiquette to enhance your social grace and confidence.
Thoughtful Discussions: Participate in meaningful conversations designed to bridge the gap between generations and address health issues facing our community.
This is a wonderful opportunity to come together, feel beautiful, appreciated, and empowered, while gaining valuable knowledge to improve your health and well-being.
5 BlessedGirl Leaders (Judy Kome, Blandine Hatungimana, Bernadette Ndirabika, Jeanine Ngabire, Christa Iwacu) under the leadership of Missionary Jane Kamua visited Lycee Municipal Ubumwe (Highschool Ubemwe).
The team shared God’s love and compassion while introducing the BlessedGirl mission & health feminine hygiene training to 190 girls. The students were provided sanitary towels, donuts, & drinks.
Thank you to all our generous supporters who helped make these smiling faces possible. Together we will continue to create the change today for a better tomorrow.
We’re excited to continue our global work to end extreme poverty, fight for inequality and injustice, fix climate change and end period poverty.
BlessedGirls Global hosts a Virtual Girls in STEM Summit
Central mission of the summit is to provide a multidisciplinary and diverse conference that will expose, empower, encourage and enlighten girls particularly girls of color on the academic and professional opportunities in STEM. Provide better communication and collaboration skills, an ability to think creatively about the world’s challenges, and tools that empower them to address the systemic inequities that exist in the world.
The Summit serves girls interested in pursuing STEM degrees and exploring STEM career choices.
An exciting weekend of medical exposure, allied health careers, mentorship, keynote speakers and awards.
Target audience is students 12 years old and up, parents, educators, healthcare professionals, community leaders, scientists, engineers, and architects.
Note, the Summit is open to all persons who identify as female, non-binary, or other gender identity or expression
BlessedGirls Summit LIVE 2021 is going to be a great experience full of information and inspiration!
Who: Girls ages 12 and up interested in exploring STEM fields and career choices
What: Girls STEM Summit LIVE 2021
When: Hosted online two days
Dates: Saturday, March 20 & 21, 2021
Fee: FREE for students Sponsorships & Adult tickets start at $25 (both individual and group registrations available)
Girls attending Girls STEM Summit LIVE 2021 will:
Meet female STEM experts.
Attend Medical career track sessions.
Hear an inspirational keynote speech by a female leader in a STEM field.
Be exposed to today’s current Top Allied Health Programs
BG STEM Summit LIVE 2021:
Impact and bridge the gap between girls’ passion for the topics and helping them find their way to successful STEM careers.
Fill an important gender gap in STEM jobs today and into the future.
Present topics and learning sessions in a way that makes STEM topics interesting, relevant to career paths, and approachable.
Many girls stay home from school when they have their period and miss out on their education.
Girls most commonly dropout of school after Grade 6 because there aren’t private latrines where they can relieve themselves safely or manage their menstrual cycle. When girls stay in school longer, they are more likely to start their own businesses and, in turn, it has been shown that women are more likely to reinvest profits from business to promote their family’s health, children’s education, and future business growth.
For every year a girl spends in school she raises her family income by up to 20%.
Lack of education for girls contributes to early marriage, higher birth rates, and lower income.
BlessedGirls Burundi Mentors are making a difference! Our team served, trained and provided panties & sanitary pads to over 100 girls in Gatumba at the Thanksgiving Church (Pastor Immanuel). Thanks to generous donations all girls were provided panties, pads, educated on how to use the pads and care for their bodies during their cycle.
This past summer we held our first global leadership summer academy in Georgetown, Guyana. Following the summer academy we offer monthly workshop to continue our academic, social and personal development training. At our Fall BlessedGirls Global meeting the girls were trained on the power of influence and their ability to positively influence their classmates and community as they began a new school year,
The girls were offered the opportunity to participate in a essay contest. Assigned title of the essay was “I am BlessedGirl and I influence other by……”
Landra Richards is our essay winner. Landra is an 18 year old college student studying biology at the University of Guyana. She submitted an essay that truly conveys the values and mission of BlessedGirls.
Landra will receive a custom BlessedGirls hoodie and a Visa gift card.
Here’s an exert from her piece.
Help us celebrate our winner!
“Being able to positively influencing others began with me being BOLD enough to be myself. When I am able to fall in love with the gifts God has drilled into me and express myself with confidence, this same energy passes on to my peers that are itching do the same because then they think ”if she can do it, so can I”. I influence others by advocating for Equality for everyone from all walks of life. Frances Wright said that “Equality is the soul of liberty; there is, in fact, no liberty without it”, everyone deserves to be free but creativity and individuality is compromised when we act unfairly. For this reason I believe it’s important to stress on the right for equality. I am Determined to achieve great things, the goal of global equality included. Being a positive influence to others invokes that motivation that everyone needed as kid, however, like me, many people have grown without this. Nevertheless, I still choose to be bold, to lead, excel, shine, soar, strive for equality and stay determined! I am Blessedgirl. I positively influence others. Now it’s your turn to do the same”
We are super proud of Landra and look forward to her continued success!
Stay tuned! We have some amazing young ladies doing incredible things!
Presidential Invitation to Africa – BlessedGirls is heading to Africa! World Civility Ambassador with IChange Nations Dr Anana Phifer-Derilhomme will attend H.E. Denise NKURUNZIZA International Women Leaders’ Conference. H.E. First Lady NKURUNZIZA is the only ordained minister currently serving as a first lady of any African nation. Last years conference welcomed 114 delegates from 24 nations. Dr. Phifer-Derilhomme will attend and share the vision programs that BlessedGirls has to offer to empower our youth with skills, training and inspiration to help end poverty, climate control and human/equal rights.
We also will provide musical instruments for the children in The Burundi Children’s Heritage Organization. The organizations mission is to: create the excellent primary, secondary schools and even universities, supervise and aid people considered most vulnerable i.e. orphans, widows, widowers, people who are handicapped, elderly, and Batwa tributes, fight for the human light in general particularly those in infants, sustain the visions of the youth, fight against the transmission of AIDS/HIV and others sexually transmitted illnesses, create the orphanages and centers for the elderly, participate in environmental protection, hold conferences, seminars and crusades for the youth, collaborate with other organizations or people in the country and abroad in order to benefit of the children who are vulnerable and the elderly.
The Children’s Organization is currently raising funds to provide musical instruments for the children, as we believe music is life and that’s why we have heartbeats. We ask that you join us because “If you help the children of today, you help the adults of tomorrow”
BlessedGirls would like to support the children in Burundi by providing band instruments during our visit.
As summer comes to an end, we reflect on all the great things that have taken place.
In addition to our first every Global BlessedGirls Summer Camp in Guyana, South America we held our every 1st Youth Leadership Meeting at the University of Westminster in London, UK!
August 18, 2019, BlessedGirls gathered youth from London and the United States on the beautiful Marylebone Campus at the University of Westminster. The teenagers shared in a panel discussion on their roles as influencers in the community. They also identified those who have influenced them personally.
Anana Phifer-Derilhomme to trained along side fellow John Maxwell Team member Titi Timowo. Anana gave the teenagers a preliminary DISC profile assessment which reveals their personality styles and possible career paths. Titi empowered the youth with “I Am” statements to affirm their strengths, identity and growth opportunities.
We had the pleasure of having a exceptional British teenager artist, speaker, entrepreneur, and author Shernorva Abioma. Shernova shared her story of success and strategies for reaching your full potential.
It was a great event for the youth and the adults who attended. We will continue to empower, educate and inspire youth around the world.
If you would like to schedule a workshop for your youth group and/or have Anana as speaker or trainer email us at [email protected]. We are committed and dedicated develop youth leaders around the world who will stand up for equality, and Be Bold! Be You!
“Never forget where we came from and always praise the bridges that carried us over.” Fannie Lou Hamer
I had the pleasure to join thousands of people at the National Women’s March on January 19, 2019. I marched with women, girls, men and boys in Atlantic City New Jersey. The experience inspired me. Have you ever attended an event or heard a message that simply moved your soul? Marching with this group, hearing from our Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver and many Freeholders and community leaders encouraged me to remember my history and take action to “make history”.
To walk, dance, sing and shout with perfect strangers on a mission to lift our voices and move the world.
This particular march was not just a women’s march. It was a historical, commemorative event that honored the life and legacy of Fannie Lou Hamer. It was 55 years ago in 1964 that Ms. Fannie Lou Hamer and the Mississippi Freedom Party sough to take their rightful seats at the 1964 Democratic Convention which was held in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The exact auditorium we sat in was the same venue Ms. Hamer traveled to from Mississippi to testify about the brutality of Jim Crow and segregation.
Unfortunately, knew very little about Ms. Hamer before attending the march. I vaguely recall she was a civil rights leader in the 60’s and was influential in the voter’s right movements. I had know idea how powerful, courageous, and strategic this woman was. You are now encouraged to look Ms Fannie Lou Hamer up. Share your thoughts and insights with me at [email protected].
You see, I am blessed. I stand on the shoulders of many bold, confident, resilient, progressive Black women. I will never forget where we came from as a people. The future is female. It’s time for women of all colors, religions, ethnicities, cultures, nationalities to Stand Up, Raise our Voices and Move the World in a positive direction just like Ms. Fannie Lou Hamer did.
I salute all the women that took a stand and ran for political office in November during the Mid-Term elections.
The outcomes were great and we can do so much more!
Let’s move the world
I am BlessedGirl
Anana
Dr. Anana Phifer-Derilhomme
CEO Founder of BlessedGirls Global
Dr. Anana is an Entrepreneur, Talk Show Host, Author, Speaker, Success Coach and Mentor to girls and women around the world. Most recently Dr Anana was appointed an International Honorary Chaplain & Coach by the Humanitarian Diplomatic Alliance. Dr Anana was named a 2020 Iconic Influencer and featured in A Coffee Table Book Comprising of Global Influencers. This book is launched in India, Switzerland, Singapore, Malaysia, Insondesia, London and USA. She is a Regional Statesman of IChange Nations. Dr. Anana Phifer-Derilhomme is the President & Founder of BlessedGirls, a Non-Profit Youth Leadership and Mentor Organization with a resourceful curriculum that educates girls and highlights female leaders from around the world to empower youth to be the change agents needed in their community to end poverty and stand for equality. BlessedGirl Academy provides educational enrichment activities and mentoring programs designed to develop leadership skills in children considered “at risk” youth. BGA provides girls with the skills necessary to outline a life pathway that includes self-sufficiency through entrepreneurship. In order to overcome any real or perceived learning gaps all BGA activities are designed to be integrated into an existing academic environment with the cooperation of school administrators, educators, community service organizations and other professionals while supporting the academic coals of your local schools.
BlessedGirls most recent global campaign is Panties in Pads Project works to end Period Poverty in Burundi, East Africa. In 2020 BlessedGirls Global hosted 2 International Women & Youth Virtual Civility Conferences which featured female experts from the USA, South Africa, East Africa and South America. The conference highlighted challenges and provided solutions in the 4 C’s Civility, Community, Creativity and Climate Change. The 4C’s philosophy is a resource tool and reference table to assist you in your ability to improve your understanding, communication, relationships and create a better healthy environment for the future. It creates unity between people of all ages. The 4C’s when used appropriately will bridge that gap between generations, cultures and continents. Each author brings their authentic expressions, experience, perspectives.
Dr Anana hosts a weekly talk show and podcast “Real Talk Real Solutions”, which offers honest dialogue to produce change through civility. The broadcast features world leaders, business owners and unsung heroes from around the world. The idea that one’s story can inspire someone else to fulfill their purpose is what drives the dynamic talk show and its audience.
She is the recipient of The 2020 World Greatness Award in London, UK. As an International World Civility Ambassador, Dr. Anana Phifer-Derilhomme uses her wisdom and ability to direct important public issues regarding humanity and work with girls and women globally. She is the creator of the BlessedGirl Superhero – BGS (black teenage girl superhero). BGS is a cartoon character that educates, inspires and encourages girls to develop a positive self-image, business development, and community leadership. Dr. Phifer-Derilhomme is the Founder, Coach and Trainer with Moms on A Mission. MOMS Organization trains women to transform their lives with “Mission I-AM Possible”, where women heal, grow, rejuvenate and stimulate their passion and fulfill their God-given purpose. The program provides proven success strategies that help others acknowledge, develop and fulfill their greatness. She is privileged to work with a team of inspiring business partners in the United States, London, Canada, South America and USVI. She is a Certified John Maxwell Coach and Trainer with proven success strategies to help you design and develop the life you dream of. Dr Anana has provided dozens of leadership training sessions allowing attendees to reach their potential and not “postpone their purpose”.
As a business and confidence coach she can help you get to your next BIG WIN by getting clear, confident and courageous about your purpose & destiny.
Anana is a three-time author (A Mothers Love: Letters to Our Sons, Live Your Best Life: Answer the Call, & BlessedGirl Superhero: Book of Affirmations)
She is a dedicated wife and mother to 3 extraordinary young men.
Dr. Phifer-Derilhomme is simply a blessed girl- blessed with the ability to help others discover,
appreciate and manifest their blessings. She is a sought-out for being an enthusiastic and accountable leader. As a professional speaker, mentored by Professor Dr. Ruben West-Black Belt Speakers Global & Prof Ambassador Dr Clyde Rivers, she speaks at conferences, churches, and community events about the importance of personal development, entrepreneurship, community, and self-empowerment. She has the gift and calling to get you to see past your fears & limitations, overcome your obstacles, no longer settle but SOAR into Greatness!
“As the butterfly evolves, so do we as God’s chosen vessels to live a life of passion & purpose.” Dr Anana
