GirlForward is a community of support for girls ages 14-22 who have come to the U.S. as refugees and immigrants. We speak over 28 languages and represent over 38 countries!
There are several ways that you can get involved with GirlForward:
Sign up for a virtual tutoring session
Apply to be matched with a mentor
Drop-in to hang out after school in our program center in Edgewater
Interested in learning more? Click the button below to fill out a form and someone from GirlForward will contact you!
You can also call GirlForward at (773) 856-0598
What Girls Have to Say…
Hajera
“It has been a really great time being in the Mentoring Program at GirlForward. I can’t put to words how thankful I am to be a part of this program. This is such a valuable part of GirlForward and it really makes the organization an impactful place for refugee/immigrant girls.
Sarayu is not only my mentor but she is a great friend who has helped and guided me through some of the biggest choices in my life such as where to go to college. And she has been there for me through good and bad times giving me the strength to continue working hard and to strive for my goals.”
Fatima
“One thing I tell other girls about GirlForward is it’s an amazing program that is going to make you strong, it’s going to make you brave, it’s going to make you ready to accomplish your goals.
My mentor is an amazing, sweet, kind, lovely person. My mentor is my hero. GirlForward is such a big community where girls can become confident and raise their voices.”
Rehima
“To be honest, me and my mentor are not only mentor and mentee. We are like friends and we share everything together like we don’t have anything to hide from each other.”
Frequently Asked Questions:
How old do I have to be to join GirlForward?
GirlForward serves girls entering or in high school, generally ages 14-21. If you would like to join GirlForward but are not sure if you qualify, go ahead and fill out our interest form! We will contact you to talk about it.
What can I do at GirlForward?
At GirlForward, you can sign up to receive a mentor, get homework help from a tutor, come to in-person and virtual events about different topics, and meet new friends.
What is the Mentoring Program?
A mentor is an adult woman who will help you explore your passions and graduate from high school. As a mentee, you will meet with your mentor at least two hours weekly to talk about anything from school, to relationships, to careers. Mentors and mentees are friends, role models, teachers, and confidants for each other. There are also fun group events throughout the year.
How many people are in GirlForward?
GirlForward serves about 200 girls each year. We have dozens of volunteers and you can view our staff here.
Where are you located?
GirlForward is located in Chicago, IL and Austin, TX.
More questions? Give us a call at (773) 856-0598