G.I.R.L.S.

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Our Impact

In 17 Countries + 30 States & 120+ Partners

12K+ Learning Materials & Resources Distributed

16,000+ Girls Reached & 15K+ Hours Taught

We break barriers, shatter glass ceilings, and support diversity for a gender-equal tomorrow. We hope we inspire you to do the same.

At G.I.R.L.S. Organization, we are dedicated to fostering female representation in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Our goal is to build a community that not only informs but also inspires and encourages young women to embark on careers in these traditionally male-dominated fields. We firmly believe that every girl has the capacity to excel in STEM, and we strive to break down the barriers and stereotypes that have often hindered women's advancements in these areas. We aim to inspire girls to embrace their love for STEM and develop the skills needed to succeed through a wide range of initiatives and networking opportunities. We believe that by crafting an inclusive environment, we can create an equal and supportive future for women in STEM, and we hope you will join us in our effort in ensuring females around the globe are being recognized for their significant contributions.

According to the National Science Foundation, the STEM workforce is roughly 72% male.

Underrepresentation in the science, technological, engineering, and mathematical fields is, unfortunately, very common in today’s society; these trends not only stifle the ability for creative and diverse solutions to be brought to the table, thus hampering advancement, but send a discouraging message to aspiring women and individuals from underrepresented communities. It is crucial to address and fight against these statistics to ensure equitable opportunities for all and foster an environment that champions and supports uniqueness. We aim to rectify these issues through several fronts; our team has written and edited numerous articles that not only detail the rich, expansive histories and careers of women in STEM but inform readers of current events and movements happening all around the world. If we are able to accomplish this, we can make clear that inclusivity is an essential component of advancement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Women hold less than 26% of computing jobs.

Underrepresentation in the computing field has, actually, little to do with the qualifications of women and more to do with the traditional attitudes a majority of individuals hold today. Most female engineers and coders are discouraged from entering the technological industry, while entering a mostly male-dominated field is often intimidating in and of itself. Creating a more inclusive, aware environment is necessary for all of these reasons, and it is imperative to convince all women of their capabilities. Almost 40% of computer science graduates at MIT, one of the most difficult schools in the nation for this major, are women. While we acknowledge the difficulties involved in changing such integrated attitudes within society, we truly believe that by fostering an environment that supports and encourages writers and girls alike to deliver and express their thoughts, we can break these discouraging barriers.

“We need to understand that if we all work on inclusion together, it’s going to be faster, broader, better, and more thorough than anything we can do on our own.”

Ellen Pao, American Investor and Former Interim CEO of Reddit

Contact

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