Girls Empowerment Network encourages girls everywhere to confidently speak out on any issue they feel passionate about. In that spirit, the board and staff of Girls Empowerment Network want to role model taking a stand on a difficult issue of immense significance; one that profoundly threatens the empowerment of girls everywhere.
Girls Empowerment Network Junior League of Austin Volunteer, Kat Hyde, reflects on ten things she would tell her younger self. From being kind to understanding the value of self-efficacy and self-worth, Kat shares her experiences on our blog.
Read MoreMental health is a state of well-being in which a girl can cope with the normal stresses of life, participate effectively in activities like school, and contribute to her community. While mental illness can affect all children and youth, research shows girls are at greater risk for certain mental health conditions. Self-efficacy, a girl’s belief in her ability to succeed, enhances a girl’s sense of well-being and promotes good mental health.
Read MoreGirls Empowerment Network is excited to recognize our Junior League of Austin members for the 2021-22 Community Partnership year! The Junior League of Austin is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.
Read MoreGirls Empowerment Network recently announced it will expand its unique school-based Girl Connect intervention program by establishing services in Bexar County and San Antonio. A $7,500 grant from the Texas Bar Foundation and a $10,000 grant from the Women & Girls Development Fund (WGDF), an outreach fund of the San Antonio Area Foundation, provide the seed money for this expansion.
Read MoreOver a year has passed since the initial onset of the COVID-19 crisis. As the pandemic continues to affect our daily lives, it can take a big toll on our mental health. Here are 3 different ways the pandemic might be affecting your life, and some suggestions to help you cope with the consequences of COVID-19.
Read MoreWe know girls are powerful and it’s our mission for them to know it too. Throughout this year, albeit a weird one, we wanted girls and people who support them to have the tools and knowledge to continue to grow her self-efficacy. See articles written by our girl experts, activities taken from our curriculum, and more resources on self-efficacy.
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