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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City Bureau x GirlForward collab 💖 Check out our next great journalists! With the help of our phenomenal workshop leaders, Grace and India, the girls practiced crafting active and clear headlines about summer camp activities! We learned about media,
Shoutout to @shield.ranch for hosting us on the best day ever! 🥰 We loved hiking around Rocky Creek and bonding with our fellow campers! The girls also got into a competitive game of duck, duck, goose that quickly became one of our favorite moments
Your favorite artist’s favorite mosaic artists 😍This summer is a work of art! Exhibit A: the beautiful mosaics the girls worked on at @chicagomosaicschool! After an amazing tutorial, the girls shaped glass like pros and crafted awesome designs
The word of the day is: gratitude 💕 we’re leaning into our power and finding community at summer camp! Every day we’re connecting closer to our identities and exploring how far language can take us🌠 Swipe to see how we’re nourish
It's a GirlForward world, and we're thriving in it ✌️🌳 There are friendships blossoming out here! We're jumping for joy just thinking about it 🥰 Nothing like summer camp sunshine to get us up and moving. And the best part? We still have a week and
Mentoring magic 🥰 Welcome to our new cohort of mentors in Chicago! We loved getting the chance to work together during our orientation 💫The girls are eager to connect and start their mentorship journey! ⁠ ⁠ #girlforward #girlseducation #mentorship
Just had the most amazing yoga session with @heatherenee from @zenyogagarage! The girls loved learning new poses for relaxation and strength building! It was the most peaceful moment of camp so far! Meditative music played as our incredible teacher l
 
 
Girl with black hijab and blue jean jacket gently smiles at the camera

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.