Supporter Spotlight: Laura J Evans
Earlier this year we got to sit down and have a zoom call with one of our sponsors, Laura J Evans. She and her team at Kelowna Beer Institute in Kelowna held a fundraiser for International Women's Day, with the…
Fast and Female Youth Advisory Council’s Kendra Osa on Serena Williams
By Kendra Osa Who is Serena Williams? Whether you’re a big fan of tennis or you don’t know a thing about it, her name is one everybody knows. But for those of you who may be unfamiliar, Serena Williams is…
Fast and Female Appoints Gabriela Estrada as New Executive Director
Fast and Female is very pleased to announce that it has appointed Gabriela (Gaby) Estrada as the new Executive Director to lead the organization as of September 12, 2022. An experienced organizational leader, Gaby will oversee the strategic direction, growth…
Chandra Crawford’s Letter to the Fast and Female Community
Dear Fast and Female community, When a ten-year old named Emily that I was babysitting told me “it looks like it sucks being a girl. I don’t see any girls skateboarding and they have to worry about their appearance all…
Celebrating International Day of the Girl 2022
By Morgyn Engman October 11th marks the 10th anniversary of International Day of the Girl Child, established by the United Nations. It was started with the goal of bringing more awareness to the different challenges that are faced by…
Celebrating Latin American Heritage Month in Canada with the Estrada’s
Our very own Gabriela (Gaby) and Alejandra Estrada share more on what Latin American Heritage Month in Canada is and it's significance to them and their family. Please note that this is just the perspective of Gaby and Alejandra and…
CLOSED Now Hiring: Workshop Facilitator (French)
WHAT IS FAST AND FEMALE? Fast and Female is a Canadian charity on a mission to keep self-identified girls aged 8-14 healthy and active in sports and physical activities. Founded in 2005, Fast and Female believes in the power of…
CLOSED Nike Pro Hijab Giveaway – Reflections of An ARRC Member
“The Nike Pro Hijab will help advance the conversation around hijabs and Muslim women in sports and further make sports an inclusive space,” says Ibtihaj Muhammad, a U.S. Olympian and champion Fencer. And so it has. We spoke with Baneen Al-Sachit, a…
Happy Pride Month!
With June being Pride Month, we wanted to know how others would be prioritizing this month and celebrating because at Fast and Female, we recognize that no matter the day, no matter the month, it's important to celebrate and embrace…
CLOSED: We’re Hiring: Executive Director
Do you share our core values: Inclusion, Empowerment, Fun, Social Change, Be You / Be Real? Do you want to keep ALL girls healthy and active in sports? Have solid experience leading fund development and operations for a Canadian registered…