We believe that we can do hard things and the first step is to love who we are. We are here to change the statistic that 7 in 10 girls believe that they are not good enough or don’t measure up in some way.*

 

Our student leaders in the program change the way they see themselves by identifying their own values, strengths, and creating personal goals that are meaningful to them. 

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*dosomething.org

We believe that when we use our talents to help others, everyone benefits. Student leaders work as a team to identify, organize, and complete a service project.

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*https://www.nationalservice.gov/serve-your-community/benefits-volunteering

Life is pretty boring without great friends. During GirlOnward we set BIG goals, big enough that we can't reach them alone... that's where our friends come in.

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Together, our student leaders learn about how to communicate better, build trust, and work with others to achieve more than they ever could alone. 

GirlOnward is a research-informed curriculum. We know that when students believe in themselves, work with others, and engage in community service, great things happen. Research shows programs like ours helps students build a sense of pride, satisfaction, and accomplishment. Our curriculum is professionally developed and aligned with the Minnesota Department of Education's Social Emotional Learning standards for Grades 6-8.

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*http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2015/02/19/skills-for-success/​