Our organization supports girls from underrepresented communities ages 8-18 within the Metro Atlanta area. We have developed programs designed to help tweens and teenage girls grow into confident, educated, sophisticated, and goal-oriented young women of the future.
Why does Mentorship matter for girls?
Ydennek Girls Who Lead Foundation Research shows the many benefits mentoring can have for girls from improved school attendance and lower dropout rates. Our goal is to encourage black girls to become leaders through mentorship, exposure, field trips, and sisterhood. Young adults who have a mentor are 55% more likely to be enrolled in college than those who did not have a mentor. By bridging the gender gap in society, we create meaningful learning experiences for 21st century girls. (The Mentoring Effect, 2014)
How We Make A Difference.
Our mentorship and other program participants are 99% African Americans and our mission is developing girls of C. L. A. S. S. ( Character, Leadership, Academics, Scholarship, and Service) .
We will accomplish this through curriculum-designed programs that support:
1.Leadership Skills 2.Financial Literacy 3.Reading & Writing Literacy 4.College and Career Readiness 5. Goal-Setting 6. Effective Communication Skills 7. Mental Health 8.Self-esteem and Image 9. Community Involvement