How We Work and What We Do

Girls For A Change has a program, event or activity for Black girls at every stage in their development, including young adulthood. We stay the course.

Our four signature programs include:

Camp Diva Leadership Academy, a summer leadership program designed to culturally enrich and reinforce the strengths of Black middle school girls by providing a joyful environment for learning, leading, and building community. This program also provides dedicated support for Black girls to successfully transition into 9th grade.

Girl Action Teams, a 12-24 week after-school program designed to give Black girls in grades 6-12 opportunities to lead and exercise agency by identifying challenges in their communities. Girl Action Teams support girls in fully developing their voices, abilities, and problem-solving capacities to realize their full potential. They tackle social issues they feel passionate about, and create solutions supported through their coaches’ guidance. Girl Action Teams are at the heart of Girls For A Change.

The Girl Ambassador Program, a four-year workforce development program. Black girls train for and earn professional certifications, get exposed to nontraditional industries and professions through paid internships, and access a private college fund. Our local and remote Hiring Partners also serve as informed mentors and allies, having received training on inclusive behaviors that support the development, health, and well-being of Black girls as they exist in the workplace.

The Immersion Lab, a business incubator program for young Black women interested in entrepreneurship. Participants receive culturally relevant entrepreneurial learning experiences, mentorship by successful female entrepreneurs, seed money to develop business ideas, and platforms with local retail partners to test their products.