EVERY GIRL, EVERY VOICE
International Day of the Girl 2025
International Day of the Girl 2025
On October 11th 2025, we stand together to affirm the rights, dignity and futures of girls everywhere. At the Caring Family Foundation, this day resonates deeply with our mission - because an empowered girl today shapes a stronger, more just world tomorrow.
RECOGNISING INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL IN BRAZIL
The Caring Family Foundation proudly plays a key role in establishing International Day of the Girl as a recognised observance in Brazil.
Working with local partners, advocates and government stakeholders, we help anchor this day in Brazil’s public and civic calendar.
The recognition in Brazil means that this day is no longer symbolic - it is institutional. It opens doors for policy dialogues, school initiatives, and funding commitments for girls across the country.
WHY THIS DAY MATTERS
- Globally, girls continue to face barriers in education, safety, health, and equality
- Discrimination, gender-based violence, poverty and social norms frequently limit girls’ choices
- Recognising International Day of the Girl is a call not just to celebrate, but to commit - to actions, to investment, and to justice
Our dedication to empowering girls is deeply connected to our mission to prevent and address domestic and gender-based violence:
Prevention & education: We support empowerment programs that teach girls and boys about healthy relationships, boundaries, consent, and self-worth.
Safe spaces & support services: Through funding and partnerships, we help ensure access to safe spaces, counselling, and legal aid for those affected by domestic abuse.
Survivor voices: We amplify the lived experiences of women and girls who have survived abuse, so that their stories can guide our strategies and inspire collective change.
As a mother of three girls and one boy, a woman profoundly committed to tackling the critical challenges facing girls and women, celebrating International Day of the Girl is deeply personal for me. This special day, recognised globally, carries even greater importance to raise awareness, amplify girls’ voices, and create meaningful opportunities is so urgent.
At The Caring Family Foundation, we are committed to ensuring that every girl has access to education, knowledge, and tools that help them recognise risks and protect themselves from harm. By addressing these issues early, we can support efforts to break cycles of violence, whether domestic, physical, emotional, or mental and create opportunities for them to build brighter futures.
This day is deeply emotional for me because I believe, with all my heart, that every girl has the right to grow up in an environment where she feels safe, respected, and supported. I am incredibly proud to stand with these girls, to fight for their rights, and to work toward a world where they are safe, strong, and celebrated.
PATRICIA CARING
Co-Founder
The Caring Family Foundation
International Day of the Girl is more than a date - it's a movement.
At the Caring Family Foundation, we believe in the potential of every girl to grow,
thrive and lead. Together, we can turn recognition into real progress - in Brazil,
in the UK, and around the world.
