At Girls Empowerment Network, each year marks a celebration of our impact, a moment we call 'Ring the Bell.' This year, our journey with 4,889 girls through workshops, camps, and conferences was a testament to our commitment to empowering young minds. This journey isn't just about numbers; it's about the growth we witness in every girl, empowering them to express, create, and envision possibilities. Join us in igniting the power in girls and making a lasting difference in their lives.
Read MoreTexas girls continue to struggle with mental health. The latest CDC statistics place girls at higher risk of suicide, violence and depression. Empowering school-based programs, like those offered by Girls Empowerment Network, can be a lifeline for girls and youth in grades 3-12.
Read MoreCAMP is our week-long day camp that helps 3rd-8th grade girls increase their self-efficacy--a girl's belief in her ability to succeed. While campers explore leadership, self-compassion, and parts of their identity to uncover what makes each of them unique, our dedicated staff prioritize making the CAMP experience magical and fun for every camper!
Read MoreGirls Empowerment Network’s Pathfinder Leadership Summit is a personal and professional development program aimed at giving rising 9th-12th grade girls and gender expansive youth a head start on their road to independence, college and career readiness. This summer, participants met in-person at the Young Women's College Preparatory Academy in Houston for a week long summer program. A 2nd Cup, Houston’s non-profit coffee shop working to end human trafficking, hosted Pathfinder on the last day as we celebrated and closed another successful chapter with a graduation ceremony.
Read MoreAs more Texas girls have returned to in-person school and activities, we all look forward to welcoming girls in grades 3-12 back to summer day camps and programs for Austin and Houston girls.
Read More"CAMP at Girls Empowerment Network is a powerful, magical, and welcoming space. I witnessed many girls come in as strangers and scared to interact with peers, but by the end they left as confident girls who formed new bonds and meaningful friendships,” reflects Erika Martinez, Senior Program Coordinator at Girls Empowerment Network.
Read MoreThis summer, Girls Empowerment Network hosted a Pathfinder Leadership Summit, a week-long event for girls in 9-12 grades that was held in Houston’s Third Ward at The Young Women’s College Preparatory Academy.
Read MorePartnering with schools is a smart way to advocate for girls and give them the support they need to thrive.
Read MoreAfter a year of virtual schooling and social distancing, Texas girls are eager to return to in-person summer camp. Our girl experts who excel at connecting with girls and inspiring them with fun activities that ignite their self-efficacy, look forward to hopping off Zoom and back in-person, too. Girls Empowerment Network has several options in-person summer camp for your girl, and slots are going fast!
Read MorePathfinder Leadership Summit aims to equip girls with invaluable knowledge to boost self-efficacy, confidence, and inclination to take on their futures.
Read MoreThis week we want to shout out and highlight the incredible work our Program Department is doing through Girl Connect! We sat down with two of our Social Work Interns from The University of St. Edwards, Marisa Sanchez and Hannah Jurgen, who have been facilitating Girl Connect groups this past school year. With a semester of successfully leading groups under their belts, we asked them for an insider scoop on Girl Connect!
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