Girls Inc. of NYC: Inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold!

Girls Incorporated of New York City is serving approximately 2,500 girls and families in the 2008-09 program year. By partnering with schools, libraries, community based
organizations, and city agencies, we changes girls’ lives.

Our comprehensive approach to gender-based programming and leadership development includes the topics that are so essential to girls’ well-being, including:

● Economic literacy
● Media literacy
● Health
● Career exploration
● Sexuality
● Sports
● Violence prevention
● Self-defense
● Drug abuse prevention

Through professional development and staff training, Girls Inc. of NYC also teaches organizations throughout New York City how to create and strengthen programs for girls.

1. Girls have the right to resist gender stereotypes

2. Girls have the right to accept and appreciate their bodies

3. Girls have the right to have confidence in themselves and be safe in the world

4. Girls have the right to prepare for interesting work and economic independence

5. Girls have the right to express themselves with originality and enthusiasm