Program Vision

To cultivate a generation of confident, compassionate, and courageous young women who lead with purpose, integrity, and heart, transforming their lives and the world around them.

Mission Statement

Girls Rising Strong empowers girls through a character-centered, emotionally intelligent leadership journey that builds self-awareness, inner strength, and authentic connection. Through experiential learning, guided mentorship, and values-based growth, we equip girls to rise with resilience, own their voice, and lead lives rooted in confidence and contribution.

For girls in grades 6th-8th only (Participation in GRS Year One is not necessary in order to participate in GRS Year Two)

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Core Values:

1. Proactive Approach: Girls Rising Strong is committed to a proactive rather than reactive approach. We aim to equip young girls with the skills and mindset to navigate challenges and uncertainties confidently.

2. Holistic Development: Our program is not a traditional halaqa or religious class. It goes beyond academic learning to focus on the holistic development of girls, emphasizing social and emotional skills.

3. Challenging Growth: We aim to challenge participants in a supportive environment, encouraging them to explore and develop their social and emotional capacities. Being brave is acknowledging fear and moving forward despite it, fostering personal growth.

4. Parental Involvement: We recognize the crucial role parents play and actively seek their input and support. Girls Rising Strong is most effective when parents are engaged and aware of the program's goals, providing a cohesive support system for the girls.

PROGRAM DATES:

GIC GRS 2.1  Saturdays 11-1:30 pm Semester One, Year Two  (January - May 2026)

Year 2 Semester 1 GRS 2.1. 

1. ~Session 1~: Owning My Growth - How Far I’ve Come Trait: Self-Awareness 

2. ~ Session 2~: Trusting My Gut – Emotions as My Inner Compass Trait: Emotional Intelligence 

3. ~ Session 3~ : Being My Own Best Friend – Self Compassion in Action Trait: Self – Compassion 

4. ~ Session 4:~ Mastering My Feelings; Owning My Reactions Trait: Self-Regulation 

5. ~ Session 5~: Finding My Voice – Speaking Up with Confidence Trait: Effective Communication~

6. Session 6: Embracing My Voice: Self-Trust Through Authentic Expression Trait: Self-Expression and 

7. Session 7 : Listen to Understand; Get Curious, Not Critical Trait: Empathetic Listening 

8. Session 8: Leading with My Mind, Listening with My Heart Trait: Open-Mindedness 

9. Session 9: Unlocked: Where Compassion Meets Curiosity Trait: Empathy and Integrity 

10. Session 10: Real Talk, Real Trust: Building Relationships That Last Trait: Trustworthiness

COST: $102.40/month for 5 months in total.  Payment will be automatically deducted from the card on the same date each month.  Please note that in the past, a generous donor from GIC made a donation that enabled us to subsidize the cost. That is not the case for 2026.

Refund Policy: We want you to be content with our program. If, after attending the first two sessions. If the program is not a good fit for you, we are happy to offer a 70% refund of the remaining balance. Refund requests made after the first two sessions in a semester will incur a penalty equal to the payment due for the month, PLUS an additional month.

$42/session, plus a $50 per-participant materials fee. 

Total $512/participant/semester

$102.40/month for Five Months, January-May. 

January 24, 31: February 7, 14: March 7, 28: April 18, 25: May 9, 16

GIC GRS 2.2  Saturdays 11-1:30 pm Semester Two, Year Two  (August - December 2026)

$42/session, plus a $50 per-participant materials fee. 

Total $512/participant/semester

$102.40/month for Five Months, August-Dec

Dates are Pending Approval from GIC

Session Titles Are:

Session 11 W.I.S.E Up – Recognizing Healthy vs, Unhealthy Relationships Trait: Discernment

Session 12 Lines That Lift, Not Limit Me Trait: Self-Advocacy 

Session 13 Boundaries Speak: Are you Listening Trait: Active Listening 

Session 14 Protecting my Heart, Mind, and Soul Trait: Social Discernment

Session 15 Form Sparks to Solutions: Conflict Resolution and Repair Trait: Wisdom

Session 16 Making it Right: The Heat of Accountability Trait: Accountability 

Session 17 Rise to the Moment Trait: Self-Respect 

Session 18 Intentional Thinking: From Impulse to Integrity Trait: Personal Responsibility 

Session 19 Owning Our Choices Under Pressure Trait: Courage

Session 20: Choosing What’s Right; Integrity in Daily Life Trait: Integrity

Session 21 Tree of Growth: The Year in Review

Session 22 Our Forest of Growth: Rising Together

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