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Young Racialized Girls in STEM 2025 Workshop

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The Young Racialized Girls in STEM Workshop directly addresses gender disparities in STEM fields (SDGs 4 & 5) by offering young, racialized, and underserved girls in the Peel Region an intentional, high-quality learning experience in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This initiative fills a critical gap in STEM exposure by providing accessible, hands-on activities, mentorship from STEM professionals, and an environment where …

Recognizing the Impact of the Mississauga Fund Impact Grants on OGAV’s Work

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OGAV gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Mississauga Fund Impact Grants at the Mississauga Foundation, a registered charitable public foundation serving the people of Mississauga. Since 2001, the Mississauga Foundation has been connecting generosity with community needs, fostering a vibrant and resilient city. Through thoughtful collaboration with donors and the wider community, the Foundation invests in building a strong, …

Reminder to buy tickets for OGAV’s Charity Gala!

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🎉 Reminder to buy tickets for the  OGAV 10th Anniversary Charity Gala — happening June 27! 🎉Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with purpose, celebration, and generosity. Every ticket purchased helps provide menstrual hygiene products, education, and support to schoolgirls in underserved communities. Let’s come together to uplift these powerful young women—because when girls thrive, communities flourish. Don’t wait, …

Supporting Community Growth: Thank You to the Meyer Family Fund and the Mississauga Foundation

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OGAV gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Meyer Family Fund at the Mississauga Foundation, a registered charitable public foundation serving the people of Mississauga. Since 2001, the Mississauga Foundation has been connecting generosity with community needs, fostering a vibrant and resilient city. Through thoughtful collaboration with donors and the wider community, the Foundation invests in building a strong, inclusive …

We invite you to OGAV’s Charity Gala!

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  We’re thrilled to invite you to the OGAV 10th Anniversary Charity Gala, an unforgettable evening of purpose, celebration, and generosity. Every ticket purchased helps us provide menstrual hygiene products, education, and support to schoolgirls in underserved communities, empowering them to thrive academically and with dignity. Helping them to chase their dreams Be part of something truly transformative! Grab your …

Thank you Portico Community Church!

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We’re beyond grateful to Portico Community Church Mississauga for sponsoring our Ending Menstrual Poverty for School Girls campaign! Thanks to their support, OGAV was able to provide adolescent girls with reusable sanitary pads, which is a sustainable solution to menstrual poverty, and empower them with the knowledge they need to manage their menstrual hygiene. Thank you, Portico Community Church, for …

Celebrate International Women’s Day with OGAV!

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  Happy #InternationalWomensDay from OGAV! Today, we honor the strength, resilience, and achievements of women across the globe. Women have been at the forefront of groundbreaking change—shaping history through their contributions in fields like arts, science, and activism. Here, at OGAV, we are committed to empowering young girls through education and mentorship. We will continue to celebrate and support these …