Our GirlForward Mission

 

GirlForward is a community of support dedicated to creating and enhancing opportunities for girls who have been displaced globally by conflict and persecution. GirlForward supports girls in grades 9-12 who are refugees, immigrants, and asylum seekers through three core programs: Mentoring, Tutoring, and Safe Spaces.

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Win a ticket to the event of the year! 🥰 Join us for our annual awards ceremony, jOURneys on June 5th, from 6-8pm at Firehouse Chicago! We're having a raffle where you can win a free ticket! We'll announce the winner on May 1st. Follow the steps bel
"Let the sun illuminate the words that you can not find" ☀️"Unwritten" by Natasha Bedingfield was our anthem of the day as Operations Intern Orr hosted the second session of her "Girl Diaries" workshop on Saturday, April
Follow the stars home ✨ Come celebrate our 2024 graduates and cheer our community on at jOURneys! We’re sending off our girls in style, with special speakers, awards, and refreshments 🌟We’re also celebrating our Executive Director Ashley
🌟 Our Austin sisterhood shines bright 🌟 We're so excited to share our interview with Maggie and Lily Rittmeyer, who have been an amazing part of our GirlForward team! Dive into Maggie and Lily's journey as they discover their passion for social wor
Join us as we celebrate our brightest stars! ✨ Early bird tickets for jOURneys, our annual awards ceremony, are available until May 22nd! Reserve your spot at the party of the year🌠 Link in our bio for tickets!⁠ ⁠ We'll be honoring the vast accompli
Follow the stars to jOURneys 🌠 RSVP today to celebrate our 2024 commencement! We'll be partying with our GirlForward graduates, celebrating with awards, and having a few special guest appearances! 👀Stay tuned for our award winners and speakers 🥳⁠
🌟 Dive into the magic of self-expression! ✨ The first session of "Girl Diaries" was an absolute joy! 🎨 Interns Orr and Mira led an enchanting workshop where girls delved into journaling and artistry, crafting their personal diaries and ex
 
 

Why refugees? Why girls?

We are in the midst of the biggest refugee crisis the world has ever seen. Over 70 million people worldwide have been forced to flee their homes.

In conflict, girls are especially vulnerable to violence, isolation, and being kept out of school. Girls who receive resettlement in the United States face huge challenges: poverty, language barrier, limited or disrupted education, isolation, and trauma.   

photography by Gloria Powell


Friends. Mentors. Safe spaces.

 
 

Meet GirlForward Girls!

 

GirlForward is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Tax ID: 45-2987277.