Rise Girls

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Our mission is to empower girls by building confidence, community, connection, and healthy habits.

A Program Teaching Young Women to Thrive

Because when girls rise, they inspire others to rise with them.

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Why Rise Girl?

According to CDC data released in 2023, nearly 3 in 5 (57%) U.S. teen girls felt persistently sad or hopeless in 2021—double that of boys, representing a nearly 60% increase and the highest level reported over the past decade. This fact combined with the fact that 50% of mental health problems are established by age 14 and 75% by age 24.2 means that the time is NOW to focus on the wellbeing of young girls.

Today's girls face an unprecedented level of pressure from social media, academic demands, and societal expectations. These pressures often lead to anxiety, depression, and negative body image. Rise Girl™ addresses this critical need by providing a safe space for girls to build emotional resilience, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and cultivate positive self-esteem.

Girls in grades 3-5 and 6-8 are at a critical developmental stage to build skills to support their mental and physical well-being. The Rise Girl™ program addresses this need by providing a safe space for girls to build confidence, develop positive self-esteem, and establish healthy coping mechanisms.

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How it Works:

Rise Girl™ is a comprehensive program designed to empower girls to thrive mentally and physically. Our mission is to equip them with the tools they need to build confidence, foster positive connections, develop healthy habits, and cultivate a strong sense of self.

Through a unique blend of engaging activities, positive journaling, weekly workouts, and interactive sessions, Rise Girl™ addresses the critical need for girls to build tools for their wellbeing toolbox. These tools help them to navigate emotions, and social pressures, manage stress, and achieve well-being in a supportive and encouraging environment.

The program is implemented as a six-week afterschool program. The program runs for three or four (6-week) sessions throughout the school year, totaling 24 weeks of programming per school. And options for summer programming as well!

Fun & Functional Fitness: Each week features a different 25-30 minute fitness class (yoga, strength, cardio intervals, barre, boxing, etc) promoting different exercise styles, physical health, and positive body image. This gives the girls a chance to find out what fitness style they enjoy and exposes them to the many ways to move their bodies.
Weekly Wellness Focus: Themed sessions delve into specific topics like healthy eating, stress management, and positive self-talk, equipping girls with practical skills for mental and physical well-being.
Rise Girl™ Journals: Personalized journals facilitate self-reflection, goal setting, and celebration of personal growth, fostering self-awareness and emotional processing.
Positive Mindset Habits: Interactive workshops focus on building resilience, developing coping mechanisms, and cultivating a growth mindset.
Confidence-Building Activities: Engaging activities encourage self-expression, build positive self-esteem, and promote a sense of belonging within the group.
Creative Expression: Arts and crafts activities provide an outlet for self-expression, fostering creativity and emotional well-being.
Continued Virtual Training and Support for Facilitators. We provide the curriculum, training and support for the instructors to feel successful and have fun teaching the girls and connecting with them without much added work!
Education for the Families of the Girls. We share the strategies and concepts being taught to the girls. This serves and supports collaboration and engagement of healthy behaviors throughout the community.