In 2011 SYC announced a contest of essays for GLOW alumnae. The topic of the essay was the impact of GLOW on girls. The winners of the competition got small funds to organize peer education activities or community actions in their regions.
Here are extracts from the essays:
"GLOW gave me aspirations and goals to reach for higher
and better. I was unsociable, obedient and passive before GLOW, now I am
purposeful and determined to make change in my life and in my
community."
Nvard Pandunts, Khndzoresk, GLOW 2010
"In my village I was never taught to believe in me,
rather be in the shadow. GLOW gave me a chance to open up my potential, be
heard and accepted as I am. Now I am positive about future and confident that I
will become a useful person".
Gayane Yegiazaryan, Tavush, GLOW 2009
"In
GLOW I learnt about such topics as gender roles, HIV/AIDS, trafficking, etc.
which I did not know much about. I was amazed how much knowledge I took home in
just a week. After GLOW I was excited to organize seminars for my peers and
share my experience." Valentina Haytyan, Sevan, GLOW 2010
