How We Work To Remove Barriers of Education – Volume 3, Episode 5: Girls For A Change
The latest episode of the Circle of Sisterhood’s monthly vlog series is here! In 2014, a Circle of Sisterhood grant of $5,000 helped to expand a social change project led by empowered young women in Richmond, VA. The funds provided to Girls For A Change helped these young women become leaders and take action within their community through the Girls Action Team program. Watch now to see how Circle of Sisterhood grants are helping organizations like Girls For A Change to amplify girls’ voices and help create a lasting impact on their lives!
About Girls For A Change
In a world where self-identifying Black girls often face systemic barriers, Girls For A Change is leading the charge to empower young women from low-income communities in Richmond, Virginia. Through their innovative programs, they inspire girls to become agents of social change, equipping them with the skills and confidence needed to tackle societal issues head-on.
Girls For A Change is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering self-identifying Black girls in Central Virginia. Their mission is to prepare Black girls for the world and the world for Black girls, focusing on discovery, development, innovation, and social change in their communities. The organization’s cornerstone program, the Girls Action Team, plays a pivotal role in achieving this mission.
In 2014, the Circle of Sisterhood awarded Girls For A Change a grant of $5,000 to support the expansion of their Girls Action Team program in Richmond. This program provides young women with the opportunity to take on leadership roles within their communities, guiding them to create, lead, and implement social change projects over a 14-week period under the mentorship of adult female coaches.
The impact of this grant has been profound. Girls For A Change empowers participants to develop their voices, problem-solving abilities, and leadership skills. Over the years, the Girls Action Team program has demonstrated significant positive effects on participants’ academic achievements and career development. By encouraging girls to identify community challenges and devise creative solutions, this program fosters a sense of agency and belonging.
In the last 15 years, Girls For A Change has reached over 30,000 girls nationally, ensuring that they are not just passive recipients of support but active contributors to their communities. The organization’s approach nurtures social and emotional skills through experiential learning, helping girls envision bright futures filled with possibilities.
Girls For A Change exemplifies the power of mentorship and community support in transforming the lives of young women. The Circle of Sisterhood is committed to fostering initiatives that empower girls and women everywhere. Your support is crucial in helping us continue this vital work.
Join us in championing programs that equip all of us to challenge many of the global issues impacting women – poverty, oppression, misogyny, brutality. Ultimately, more and more educated girls will mean stronger and healthier villages, communities, and entire countries. Supporting CofS at any level allows us to come together to make an impact across the world. We are proud of the work we are doing. Thank you for being part of this movement.