This International Women’s Day, we are proud to highlight Aashi, a dedicated Go Girls! mentor who has been volunteering for nearly two years. Through thoughtful activities and genuine connection, she helps create a safe space where youth uplift one another, build confidence, and grow together.
Rosemary Brown broke barriers as the first Black woman elected to a provincial legislature in Canada. This Black History Month, we reflect on her legacy and explore how mentorship at Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland helps young people gain confidence, explore their goals, and create lasting opportunities.
International Volunteer Year 2026 recognizes the essential role volunteers play in building strong communities. At Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland, 35,254 volunteer hours supported 574 youth through mentorship programs that foster confidence, connection, and long term impact.
On International Day of Education, Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland highlights the power of youth as co-creators of education and the role mentorship plays in supporting learning, confidence, and post-secondary pathways.
As part of National Mentoring Month, we’re spotlighting Tegan, a Study Buddy mentor with Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland. Over four years, her consistency, kindness, and encouragement helped a young person grow in confidence, curiosity, and connection, showing the lasting impact of mentorship built on trust and showing up.
Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland launches Pumped for Post-Secondary, a first-of-its-kind pilot program in BC connecting high school students with post-secondary mentors, campus experiences, and guidance for life after high school.
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Awareness is the first step, but it’s not enough on its own. Today’s youth need more than knowledge; they need tools, confidence, and opportunities to act. In a world where identity, belonging, and safety are constantly challenged, girls and gender-diverse youth deserve spaces that go beyond conversation and lead to real change.
Hadisa and Carly’s story shows how the right mentor match can make all the difference. Through shared interests, steady support, and trust built over time, their relationship highlights the quiet power of mentorship and what’s possible when youth feel truly supported.
Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland is launching Pumped for Post-Secondary, a new group-based mentoring program that supports high school students in Grades 9 to 12 as they explore post-secondary education. Delivered in partnership with Langara College, the pilot program will be offered in British Columbia for the first time and aims to strengthen students’ confidence, readiness, and access to post-secondary opportunities through mentorship and guided learning experiences.
This National Mentoring Month, we’re spotlighting Haleluya Hailu, a Little Sister whose experience with the Study Buddy program shows how consistent mentorship can help young people build confidence, find their voice, and shape their path forward.
