Where Every Girl’s Voice Matters
Through education, skills, and advocacy, we help girls reach their full potential—free from barriers.
Empowering Girls, Changing the World.
Every October 11th and beyond, we create opportunities for girls to shine, lead, and thrive.
Let’s Work Together for Change
About IDOTGC
International Day of the Girl Child (IDOTGC) school girls competition is celebrated annually on October 11th. This day recognizes and promotes girls’ rights, empowerment, and gender equality around the world. It aims to address the challenges and issues faced by girls globally, such as access to education, teenage pregnancy, healthcare, safety, and equal opportunities.
The day highlights educating, discovering, and empowering talented girls in the areas of cooking, debate, beauty pageants, and public speaking, nurturing them with social and professional skills to become innovative professionals. Spotlighting the importance of investing in girls’ education, health, and well-being, ensuring they can reach their full potential and contribute to society. It also emphasizes the need to end discrimination, violence, and harmful practices that affect girls’ lives.
Our Mission
To educate and empower girls to transform the world by promoting their empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights, while also highlighting the challenges that girls face worldwide.
Our Vision
A world where every girl has equal opportunities to reach her full potential, free from discrimination and barriers.
Introducing The IDOTGC School Girls Competition
The IDOTGC School Girls Competition is an inspiring event designed to showcase the talents, intelligence, and potential of girls aged 9-16. This competition aligns with the global recognition of the International Day of the Girl Child.
The IDOTGC School Girls Competition is a flagship event held annually to celebrate the International Day of the Girl Child on October 11th. This competition is designed for girls aged 9–16, giving them a platform to showcase their skills, creativity, intelligence, and leadership potential.
This competition goes beyond winning prizes — it is a powerful platform that nurtures future female leaders and promotes equal opportunities for girls across Nigeria and beyond.
Participants compete in categories such as:
STEM Challenge
Project Fair. Showcase your projects, discover new technologies, and connect with other young inventors.
Cooking Contest
Join us for the ultimate girl child cooking showdown! Showcase your culinary skills, learn new recipes, and win exciting prizes.
Debate Challenge
Join the IDOTGC Debate Contest! Sharpen your arguments, challenge perspectives, and develop leadership skills.
Miss IDOTGC Pageant
Step into the spotlight! The IDOTGC Beauty Pageant celebrates grace, talent, and leadership among young Girls
Art and Talent Showcase
Step into the spotlight! celebrates grace, talent, and leadership among young Girls
Public Speaking Challenge
Compete with other talented speakers, inspire your audience, and claim your spot as a master of words and confidence.
Our Objectives
- Empower young girls through educational and skill-based competitions
- Raise awareness about girls' rights and the challenges they face
- Provide a platform for girls to showcase their talents and voice their opinions
- Foster confidence, leadership, and teamwork among participants
- Create networking opportunities for girls with role models and industry leaders
Why the Competition Matters
Despite their enormous potential, many girls continue to face social, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent them from thriving. This competition addresses those gaps by:
- Boosting Confidence: Giving girls the courage to speak, perform, and express themselves publicly.
- Promoting Education & Talent: Encouraging learning and creativity through healthy competition.
- Creating Role Models: Connecting girls to mentors and successful women from different industries.
- Driving Advocacy: Using the competition as an avenue to raise awareness on challenges girls face
- Empowering the Girl Child: Equipping participants with life's skills that go beyond the event
Benefits for Participants
The competition offers several advantages that enrich the lives of every girl involved. Some of the key benefits include:
- National and media exposure to a socially responsible audience
- Chance to win prizes, recognition and mentorship opportunities.
- Networking with influential role models and professionals.
- Increased confidence and skills that last a lifetime
- A strong sense of belonging and empowerment among fellow girls.
How to Get Involved
For Students / Contestants
Girls between the age of 9–16 can sign up through their schools or guardians. Registration forms will be available online and through selected partner schools.
For Sponsors and Partners
Organizations and brands can collaborate with us by sponsoring different contest categories, prizes, educational grants, or donating resources to support the event.
For Volunteers
We also welcome volunteers who wish to support event logistics, mentorship, media coverage, social media management, moderation, and more.
