What We Do

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

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Our Mission

Our Mission

Girls Inc. inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold.

Our Vision

We believe in the power of girls to thrive in a complex world by challenging norms and fostering self-confidence through mentorship and innovative programming

Our Values

Equity
We commit to creating an equitable environment where every girls has the opportunity to succeed. Our programs are designed to ensure fair access, treatment, and outcomes for all, regardless of background.

Impact-Driven
We create meaningful and valued impact in our community and for the girls we serve by consistently implementing our programs with a commitment to service and developing data driven strategies that result in delivering reliable and transformative results.

Innovative
We embrace a growth mindset, driving us to be innovative, visionary, and trailblazing in our efforts to empower girls. Our resilience fuels continual learning and adaptation, ensuring we are always at the forefront of transformative change

Integrity
We prioritize impact over optics, ensuring our actions are honest, trustworthy, and respected. Our commitment to transparency guides us in building intentional, meaningful, sustainable change for every girl we serve. Integral to our integrity is a mission-focused service delivery that holds all staff, facilitators, and board members to a standard of excellence. This dedication ensures that our collective efforts are aligned with our core values, maintaining fidelity to our mission in every interaction and decision.

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.

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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What Girls Learn

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

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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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A group of women working out
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90 %
Of girls are confident they will graduate college.
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3 students in a science class
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87 %
Of girls believe it's important to be an active and informed citizen.
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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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Stand with girls. Your generosity shows girls you believe in them and their potential.

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A dynamic network of incredible alums who have been part of Girls Inc.