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Empower girls to lead

Girls who see themselves as leaders are happier, healthier, and do better academically. Lean In Girls gives them activities and tools to build their resilience, confidence, and skills.

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Lean In Girls is a free, research-backed curriculum that equips girls to lead.

Effective, engaging tools for educators, out-of-school groups, and caregivers

What girls get from the program

Skills and tools to change the world — one girl at a time.

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Build confidence

Activities to help them embrace their unique strengths as leaders.

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Challenge perfectionism

Lessons in seeing mistakes as opportunities to grow and inspire healthy risk-taking.

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Amplify their voices

Tools to identify, name, and challenge biases and stereotypes in day-to-day life.

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Create belonging

Techniques to stand up against bullying and cultivate healthy peer relationships.

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    Sign up

    Let us know which sessions you plan to run and we will send you everything you need — at no cost.

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    Attend facilitator training

    Tips, best practices, and logistics to make your program a success.

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    Run your first session

    Lean In provides all the materials and activity guides you need to make it fun and useful.

91%

of girls said they learned something new about how they could lead

80%

of facilitators saw that attendees were more likely to use their voice

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95% of facilitators were likely or very likely to recommend the program to a colleague

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Join us for a free, virtual session to learn how the program helps girls speak up, take healthy risks, navigate challenges, and see themselves as leaders.

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