The Girls Inc. Experience
Girls Inc. has championed girls for 158 years,
building self-esteem, developing life skills and
enabling academic achievement.
Through our programs and advocacy, hundreds of thousands of girls have successfully
broken barriers and positively changed the trajectory of their lives.
At Girls Inc., we are committed to recognizing girls’ power and potential. We have developed
“The Girls Inc. Experience” to support their success.
A recent nationwide market study, empirically confirmed the profound positive impact of the Girls Inc. experience on girls, dramatically improving all behaviors and outcomes.
“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
The national study found that Girls. Inc girls:
Perform better on standardized math tests
Are more engaged in school
Exhibit post secondary readiness and confidence
Believe in their ability to do challenging math, reading & science
Exhibit strong leadership skills and see themselves as leaders
Believe in their ability to contribute in their community
Girls-only Environment
A pro-girl environment that is physically,
socially and emotionally safe.
Mentoring Relationships
Trusting relationships with trained adult
staff and volunteers.
Intentional & Compensatory Programming
Holistic programs focused on girls’ needs provide access and exposure to new opportunities while expanding their mindsets.
Research-Based Curricula
Relevant, field-tested curricula that builds
girls’ knowledge and skills.
Skill-Building Activities
Girl-centered, motivating, and
engaging projects.
Sustained Exposure
Continuous programming and personal
connections to increase positive outcomes.