What We Do

Mentorship, a pro-girl environment, and proven programs prepare girls for independent life.

Outcomes

Powerful Outcomes for Powerful Girls

Our outcomes demonstrate that with the right opportunities to grow and learn, girls’ realities are transformed. We equip girls to disrupt the status quo and ensure they have equal opportunities to take their places as the leaders they are.

The Girls Inc. Experience has positive and 
lasting effects for the girls who participate.

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Our Difference

Through the Girls Inc. Experience, our professionally trained staff and volunteers provide mentorship, safe spaces, and programming that address the unique challenges girls face and are proven to help girls succeed.

We cultivate safe environments where girls are encouraged to take risks, learn from experiences, and grow.

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Pro-Girl
Pro-Girl
We cultivate a pro-girl environment that encourages girls to be their authentic selves.
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Evidence-Based
Evidence-Based
The Girls Inc. Experience has positive and lasting effects for the girls who participate.
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Comprehensive
Comprehensive
Girls are equipped with the skills to effect positive changes in their lives and to become leaders who will change the world.

What Girls Learn

Girls build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to push for positive change in their lives and their communities.

“In a rigorous comparison study, we found that girls who participate in the Girls Inc. Experience demonstrated improved academic performance, school-related behaviors, physical activity, and leadership outcomes.“ 
– Dr. Deborah Moroney, Managing Director of the American Institutes for Research

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91 %
Of girls say they would know what to do if a friend was feeling sad, stressed, or depressed.
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icon-star shape Smart & Educated
96 %
Of girls are confident they will graduate college.
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icon-sun shape Bold & Independent
94 %
Of girls believe it's important to be an active and informed citizen.
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*Network-wide statistics from the 2024 Girls Inc. Strong, Smart, and Bold Outcomes Survey.

Advocacy & Education

Girls Inc. works with and for girls to advocate for policies to overcome the social and systemic barriers that threaten their ability to succeed.

Together, we advocate especially for the needs of girls from low-income communities and those who may face discrimination because of their gender, race, religion, ethnicity, immigration status, disability, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation and gender identity.

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Project Accelerate

Redefining the Workplace.

Our transformative partnership with Equality Can’t Wait ensures workplace equality transpires today, not over centuries.

Project Accelerate

ROLE OF GIRLS INC. NATIONAL

Providing thought leadership and resources to our network of 75 Girls Inc. Affiliates across the US and Canada.

Local Affiliate partnerships enhance goals and provide strategic direction for over 100,000 girls.

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Our Blog

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October 25, 2024

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