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Girls Inc's programs have taught me to see the world differently. They taught me to think for myself and not let what I see on tv influence me in a bad way. Johana, Age 12
* Programs are research-based and gathered by the Girls Inc. National Resource Center. We encourage girls ages 6-18 to take healthy risks and master physical, intellectual, and emotional challenges.
* Programs are facilitated by professionally trained, caring staff.
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Girls Inc. Media Literacy®: teaches girls to analyze what they see and hear on television, film, and music. Girls learn to critically think about the messages imposed on them by the media and advocate for images they would like to see.
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Girls Inc. Leadership and Community ActionSM: builds leadership skills and creates lasting social change by partnering girls with adult mentors in community action projects.
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Girls Inc. Operation SMART®: builds girls' skills and interest in science, math, and technology. Hands-on activities give girls the opportunity to explore, ask questions, and solve problems.
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Girls Inc. Preventing Adolescent Pregnancy®: helps girls identify ways and reasons to avoid early pregnancy. The program bolsters girls' skills, motivation, and resources for being in charge of their sexual health and avoiding teen pregnancy.
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Girls Inc. Project Bold®: promotes girls' awareness of their physical safety and boundaries. Girls develop techniques for self-defense and violence prevention.
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Girls Inc. Economic Literacy®: introduces girls to basic economic and financial concepts; including money management, investments, and global economics.
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Girls Inc. Friendly PEERsuasion®: puts teenage girls in charge of helping younger girls avoid alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs by teaching healthy ways to confront peer pressure and manage stress.
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Girls Inc. Sporting Chance®: builds movement and athletic skills, cooperative and competitive spirit, health awareness, and interest in sports as girls explore the benefits of an active lifestyle.
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