Alliance for Girls* has set a 5-year goal: to create an imagined community** in the Bay Area where girls and gender-expansive youth, particularly those of color, are valued, respected, and safe. By working together, we can turn this vision into reality. Central to this vision are the State of the Bay Area Girl Initiative (SGI) County Profiles. These SGI County Profiles are designed to be more than just data—they are a cornerstone of AFG's effort to center the lived experiences of girls and gender-expansive youth of color through actionable youth-led data made up of both current and aspirational indicators for measuring their well-being across all nine Bay Area counties. Through this, we aim to position these young people as experts and solution builders, benefiting the entire community.

To develop these profiles, on October 2, 2024 from 3:30-5:30pm, Alliance for Girls and Girls Inc. of Alameda County will be co-hosting a virtual Plática for the State of the Bay Area Girl Initiative at Girls Inc. Simpson Center for Girls in Oakland. The literal translation of pláticas is “talks;” however, pláticas are more than talks—they are family and community gatherings where powerful conversations occur in a warm, friendly environment. 

In the virtual Plática, expect to:

• Be led by youth facilitators from community partners.

• Dive deep into the heart of what makes up the County Profiles with an enhanced focus on Alameda County. 

• Contribute to systemic change and building a future that reflects your aspirations, and meet like-minded people along the way.

• Be an active part of decision-making processes and ensure your vision for the future is heard.

By engaging in this collaborative process, we will, county by county, hone these SGI profiles together, strengthening community bonds and enriching our imagined community with diverse perspectives and collective wisdom. This approach ensures that every voice is valued and contributes to our pioneering efforts in youth-led advocacy and community-driven research.

​​We hope to see you there!

Alliance for Girls* has set a 5-year goal: to create an imagined community** in the Bay Area where girls and gender-expansive youth, particularly those of color, are valued, respected, and safe. By working together, we can turn this vision into reality. Central to this vision are the State of the Bay Area Girl Initiative (SGI) County Profiles. These SGI County Profiles are designed to be more than just data—they are a cornerstone of AFG's effort to center the lived experiences of girls and gender-expansive youth of color through actionable youth-led data made up of both current and aspirational indicators for measuring their well-being across all nine Bay Area counties. Through this, we aim to position these young people as experts and solution builders, benefiting the entire community.

To develop these profiles, on September 19, 2024 from 4:30-7:30pm, Alliance for Girls and Girls Inc. of Alameda County will be co-hosting the first in-person Plática for the State of the Bay Area Girl Initiative at Girls Inc. Simpson Center for Girls in Oakland. The literal translation of pláticas is “talks;” however, pláticas are more than talks—they are family and community gatherings where powerful conversations occur in a warm, friendly environment. 

In the Plática, expect to:

• Receive a nourishing dinner and sweet treat to feed our souls.

• Be led by youth facilitators from Girls Inc. of Alameda County

• Dive deep into the heart of what makes up the County Profiles with an enhanced focus on Alameda County. 

• Contribute to systemic change and building a future that reflects your aspirations, and meet like-minded people along the way.

• Be an active part of decision-making processes and ensure your vision for the future is heard.

By engaging in this collaborative process, we will, county by county, hone these SGI profiles together, strengthening community bonds and enriching our imagined community with diverse perspectives and collective wisdom. This approach ensures that every voice is valued and contributes to our pioneering efforts in youth-led advocacy and community-driven research.

​​We hope to see you there!

ORGANIZED BY: Alliance for Girls + The Unity Council

COST: Free

About this event

Join us for a community-building and healing-oriented event for youth leaders and adult advocates seeking to bring radical safety to schools and address sexual harassment.

Alliance for Girls is co-hosting this event with Unity Council to prepare both youth and adult advocates for a new school year prioritizing policies and programs that help sexual assault/harassment survivors. 

This event will provide advocates seeking to address sexual assault with a safe space to address sexual harassment in schools. Conversations fostered in this space will disrupt the culture of silence that so often shrouds instances of sexual assault and allows them to continue under the radar. Students and advocates in attendance will be encouraged to share their ideas and recommend strategies to address sexual harassment in schools.

The event will be an entirely virtual event. It is open to all youth and youth champions.

$15 Visa Gift cards will be provided to youth 24 and under who RSVP and attend the event.