FAQs

Girls Rising Strong is a methodically curated program rooted in research-based character development. It is designed to empower young girls by cultivating, nurturing and challenging character growth, emotional intelligence, and tools for navigating adolescence, helping them transition into confident, capable young women.

GRS is tailored for girls from fourth grade through middle school. We divide participants into age-appropriate groups to ensure the curriculum is relevant and impactful.

GRS focuses on teaching and cultivating skills pertaining to self-awareness, emotional intelligence, communication skills, leadership, and problem-solving. We also cover topics such as resilience, positive decision-making, and fostering healthy relationships.
GRS is a four-year program that follows a semester-based system. Each semester has 10-12 sessions, each lasting a maximum of 2.5 hours.
Each session is divided into 5 key sections: Community Building, Exploring Trait, Experiential/Hands-On Learning, Making Sense, and Closing Ritual
Each semester participants and parents each receive a high-quality color print, coil bound toolkit (one per girl and one per family). The toolkit for designed to anchor each session and parent workshop, provide additional resources and activities, as well as serve as a self-reflection program guide for the semester.
Parents can expect the Girls Rising Strong program to provide a comprehensive, character-centered approach to empowering their daughters in key areas of personal development and building and strengthening their personal parenting skills.
GRS creates a safe and supportive space for girls to explore and embrace who they are, preparing them for the social, academic, and personal challenges they may face with confidence and resilience. Parents can expect a noticeable positive shift in their daughters’ self-confidence, emotional intelligence, and overall sense of agency.
Our facilitators are college students and young professionals who are passionate about youth development and empowerment. Each program facilitator goes through our facilitator training manual and a two-hour comprehensive online training course.
Yes, there is a fee to cover the cost of materials, supplies, rent, and facilitator. However, we do offer scholarships and financial aid for families in need. Please contact us for more information
Our sessions are hosted in various locations such as community centers, afterschool programs and masajids

We recommend enrolling at the beginning of the program to ensure your daughter receives the full benefit, but please contact us if you’re interested in joining after the program has started.

Since it is a closed group, we will not add anyone after the third session of the semester.

GRS uniquely develops a personal character as practical life skills. Our approach focuses on participants’ emotional and intellectual growth, creating a holistic environment for their transition into young and, most importantly, mature adulthood.

Yes! We end the program with a celebratory event at which participants can showcase their growth and achievements and receive a certificate of completion.

Participants should bring their GRS ToolKit (given at the first meeting) each time and an open mind! We provide all other materials necessary for the program.

You can support GRS by spreading the word, volunteering, or making a donation to help fund scholarships for girls in need. Contact us to find out how you can get involved!

If you have any other questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.