Plus, what our villages will need more of in the near future...
A two-year study conducted by the American Institutes for Research, one of the world’s largest and most respected behavioral and social science research and evaluation organizations, demonstrates that the high-quality Girls Inc. Experience delivers proven outcomes. It also shows that Girls Inc. girls stand out as leaders across multiple indicators, exhibiting the Strong, Smart, and Bold skills, attitudes, and capabilities to influence and improve their communities. Read about measuring our impact and download the Executive Summary of the study.
To thrive, children need the right adult relationships, and mentoring is the single most important factor in preventing risky behaviors in youth. In a recent article published on Medium.com, President & CEO Dr. Stephanie J. Hull reflects on why we need to become a village full of caring adults personally invested in the next generation—especially the children who have been particularly affected by the current public health crisis. Read more now.
Opportunities to Support Young People
Girls Inc. is proud to partner with the United State of Women to support their first-ever United State of Young Women Summit on July 22 - July 24. This online convening will feature three days of uplifting and informative conversations and workshops to empower young people. We are thrilled that Girls Inc. will be featured at the summit in a number of ways: Dr. Stephanie J. Hull, our CEO & President, will moderate a panel on young women and their journey to advocacy; Trinity Johnson from Girls Inc. of Central Alabama will speak on a panel about mental health; and Girls Inc. of Orange County, Girls Inc. of Chicago, and a Girls Inc. alumna from Girls Inc. of Lynn, Aryana Richardson, will lead breakout sessions at the summit. Invite a young person in your life to register today.
Pride Month is over, but advancing the civil rights of LGBTQ+ youth is always a top priority. Take 60 seconds to reach out to your Senators and demand they take action to protect LGBTQ+ youth by passing the Equality Act. The Equality Act would create more explicit federal protections from sex discrimination—including harassment—so that all people regardless of who they love or how they identify have equal access to education, employment, housing, public places and services, federally-funded programs, and more.
In March, Girls Inc. shared Ashley's story as she outlined how her life was being impacted by COVID-19. Since then, Ashley—a Girls Inc. Teen Advocacy Council member and graduating high school senior—has been interviewed and featured in The New York Times In Her Words column. Read Ashley's profile here.
Cox Enterprises: Building a More Equitable
Future for All Girls
Girls Inc. is proud to partner with Cox Enterprises, our National Sponsor of Girls Inc. STEM and College and Career Readiness programming. Together, Cox Enterprises and Girls Inc. are collaborating to make a measurable difference in girls’ lives. By building upon girls’ inherent strengths and creating opportunities for them to pursue education and careers--in STEM fields and beyond, we are investing in the next generation of leaders. We are grateful for Cox Enterprises’ investment in Girls Inc. and for collaborating with Girls Inc. and the girls we serve to build a more equitable future for all girls.
