COVID-19 and the Rise of FGM in Kenya
Think back to when you were a teenage girl. You probably attended school, spent time with friends, and longed to fit in. Now imagine being discriminated …
Global G.L.O.W. Celebrates the Power of Mentorship at NGO CSW65 Parallel Event
March marks an important month for us at Global G.L.O.W. as we commence our celebration of mentors and extend our appreciation to all mentors for the …
How Mentors in Kenya Have Supported Girls During COVID-19
As we reach the one-year mark of when COVID-19 lockdowns first took effect, the issue of school closures associated with the pandemic continues to proliferate internationally. …
Biden and Gender Policy: Our Experts Weigh In
When every issue is a women’s issue, where do policy experts begin to evoke meaningful change? This is a question Global G.L.O.W. has been exploring long …
Mexico City Bans Single-Use Plastic and Causes Tampon Shortage
On January 1, 2021, Mexico City government officials banned single-use plastic products as a way to combat climate change. At face value, the initiative is great …
Our out-of-school programs mentor girls to advocate for themselves and make their communities stronger.
Our programs are designed to equip girls with the skills and resources they need to thrive. When girls are strong, healthy, and educated, they change their communities and transform societies.
Engaging girls as agents of change
When girls are strong, we all win.
Ruth recognized that women and girls in her Peru community were being adversely affected by the lack of access to clean water and launched a plan to work with local officials to bring water pipes to her neighborhood.
Improving girls’ ability to be successful in and out of the classroom
Dynamic group mentorship is at the foundation of our programming.
Jun was just 14 when she left her small village in Thailand and traveled to the city alone to continue her schooling. Not only did she excel in her studies, but she also imagined a safe space for girls called Rainbow House, and worked with mentors to make it a reality.
We are local and global
We operate in 23 countries, including the United States.
In communities like Windsor Valley, Maryland, many women struggle to put food on the table for their families. Global G.L.O.W. participants from Springboard to Opportunity wanted to help, and planted a community garden to address food insecurity and bring people together.
We mentor and educate girls through three key initiatives.
GirlSolve
Prepares girls for
self-determined futures by addressing barriers girls face in accessing formal economic opportunities.
GLOW
Club
Supports girls in building their self-advocacy skills, emotional wellbeing, educational engagement and community engagement and impact.
Healthy
GLOW
Works to ensure girls have the information they need to stay healthy and maintain healthy relationships and that they make positive choices for their future.
COVID-19 and the Rise of FGM in Kenya
Think back to when you were a teenage girl. You probably attended school, spent time with friends, and longed to fit in. Now imagine being discriminated …
Global G.L.O.W. Celebrates the Power of Mentorship at NGO CSW65 Parallel Event
March marks an important month for us at Global G.L.O.W. as we commence our celebration of mentors and extend our appreciation to all mentors for the …
How Mentors in Kenya Have Supported Girls During COVID-19
As we reach the one-year mark of when COVID-19 lockdowns first took effect, the issue of school closures associated with the pandemic continues to proliferate internationally. …
Biden and Gender Policy: Our Experts Weigh In
When every issue is a women’s issue, where do policy experts begin to evoke meaningful change? This is a question Global G.L.O.W. has been exploring long …
Mexico City Bans Single-Use Plastic and Causes Tampon Shortage
On January 1, 2021, Mexico City government officials banned single-use plastic products as a way to combat climate change. At face value, the initiative is great …
