Our very BlessedGirl and 4C Co-Author, Ayanna Slacum of New Brunswick, NJ, is studying abroad this interim session in Prague and Vienna. Ayanna is majoring in Communications; Public Relations & Advertising and Business Administration at Albright College. Read more about Ayanna and her amazing accomplishment! Congratulations Ayanna!
The 4 C’s are Civility, Community, Creativity and Climate Change. BlessedGirl Founder, Dr. Anana Phifer-Derilhomme created this platform and curriculum to allow young people to see themselves as a solution by creating opportunity for them to learn, develop, speak and write about one are multiple C’s. Often adults consider youth especially troubled youth or disadvantaged youth as the problem. Dr. Anana wants to change that narrative and provide a way for young people to see themselves as a solution to the problems in their own community. We need our young people to be empowered with possibility and tap into their creativity and make change happen.
“Let us not discount our young people but rather let us invest and believe in them.” Dr. Anana Phifer-Derilhomme.
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!
Be Bold!
Be You!
Be BlessedGirl!
Anana
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!
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