It Starts With Girls
We are guided by the vision of powerful girls in an equitable society.
Inspiring All Girls To Be Strong, Smart, & Bold.
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Our Story
We’re building a new generation of strong, smart, and bold leaders in over 350 cities across the United States and Canada.
What We Do
We equip girls to reach their full potential while advocating with and for them to end inequity and discrimination.
Who We Are
We're the longest-running girls’ leadership program, evolving with girls to meet the challenges and opportunities of the day.
Our Outcomes
We help girls gain the knowledge and skills to effect positive change in their lives. They become leaders who will change the world.
Our programming – in partnership with schools and at our centers – focuses on the development of the whole girl. A combination of long-lasting mentoring relationships, a pro-girl environment and research-based programming equips girls to lead fulfilling and productive lives, break the cycle of poverty and become role models in their community.
89 %
Of girls say they’ve been physically active in the past week.
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90 %
Of girls believe they will graduate from college.
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83 %
Of girls say they can use what they know to solve “real-life” problems in their communities.
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Impact Stories
Meet Lavine.
Lavine Dandridge says her favorite memorable moment at Girls Inc. came during one of the many talent shows held in the gym at the Lucille Devore Tucker Center when she and her sister won with a dance routine.
Girls Inc. of Memphis helped me position myself to be a change agent, especially as I grew older.
Saniya