About Girls For A Change

Girls For A Change (GFAC) was formed in 2000 and achieved nonprofit status in 2004, with the idea of empowering young women by inviting them to design, lead, fund and implement social change projects that tackle issues girls face in their neighborhoods.

Since 2013, GFAC has focused more deeply on the empowerment and uplifting of a population whose needs are most unmet — Black girls. We, as an organization and movement, view this action as a first step to end the prejudice, poverty and lack of resources that leave Black girls and young women vulnerable at the margins of society. Girls For A Change focuses on the development of self-identifying Black girls as leaders and change-makers across the Greater Richmond Metro Area.

Our programs teach participants to understand the world they live in, advocate for their rights, and exercise agency over their lives through a continuum approach and creative platforms. Our programs are unique to the Black girl experience as they have been co-designed with Black girls. Our curriculum is culturally responsive and focused on skill building, opportunity access, community building, and cultural and emotional restoration. We also address various issues, including institutional racism, sexism, the digital divide, and the glass ceiling, which for many Black girls can be a concrete ceiling.

GFAC programs are designed to provide consistent support to girls, from their youth into their young adulthood, and beyond. Through experiential learning and consistent exposure, we focus on ensuring girls are ahead of the learning curve, breaking cycles and closing the opportunity gaps faced by too many disadvantaged, marginalized or underrepresented girls — specifically Black girls.

We expect to change the trajectory of Black girls’ lives and increase the contribution of Black girls in the 21st century. We want every girl to be seen, heard and celebrated. They should have the emotional, social and practical skills necessary to overcome obstacles to their advancement.

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