OUR why
37%
Of girls ages 5-13 wish they could change something about their appearance.
8 in 10
Girls with low body confidence avoid important life activities like sports, leadership opportunities, and speaking up in class.
23%
Only 23% of girls say they feel confident enough to call themselves a leader.
86%
Of girls say having a mentor would help them feel more confident about their future.
our mission and vision
Our Mission
GLAM Program empowers girls to build confidence, develop leadership skills, and expand their vision for the future through mentorship, creative expression, and global exploration.
Our Vision
A world where girls have the confidence, support, and opportunities to lead boldly, explore globally, and move through life as if "The world is HER runway"
our story
Our History
GLAM (Girls Leadership Academics Mentoring) was founded in 2012 out of a clear need for spaces where girls could grow in confidence, leadership, and vision for their future.
We believe there is great power in mentorship, opportunity, and exposure. GLAM was created to ensure girls have access to the encouragement, experiences, and leadership development that help them see themselves beyond their circumstances and into their full potential.
At its core, GLAM is built on a simple belief: when girls are supported, seen, and empowered, they lead boldly and transform the communities around them.
For more than a decade, GLAM has worked to cultivate confident, compassionate, and ambitious young leaders through mentorship, academic enrichment, creative expression, and global exposure.
Through every program and experience, GLAM remains committed to helping girls discover their voice, build confidence, and step into leadership with courage and purpose.
Our Programming
Afterschool Programming:
Our signature afterschool program provides girls with a safe and empowering space to grow through mentorship, academic enrichment, and leadership development.
Summer Camp Experiences: GLAM Summer Camp offers an immersive experience where girls explore creativity, leadership, and self-expression through engaging activities and collaborative projects. Girls participate in workshops, creative arts, team-building activities, and showcase their growth through culminating presentations and portfolios.
Saturday Workshops: Our Saturday sessions provide girls with focused enrichment opportunities throughout the year. These workshops introduce girls to new skills, creative outlets, and leadership experiences while strengthening their confidence and community connections.
Through each program, GLAM is committed to helping girls discover their voice, embrace their potential, and step confidently onto the runway of their future.
Our Community of Support
At GLAM, we believe that empowering girls is not the work of one program alone—it is the work of a community.
For more than a decade, GLAM has been strengthened by a growing network of partners who share our commitment to supporting girls as they discover their confidence, leadership potential, and vision for their future.
Our work is made possible through meaningful partnerships with schools, nonprofit organizations, colleges and universities, community leaders, donors, volunteers, and our dedicated board of directors. Together, these partners help create the opportunities, resources, and experiences that allow our girls to thrive.
Through these collaborations, GLAM is able to provide mentorship, leadership development, academic enrichment, creative expression, and global exposure—programming designed to ensure that girls are not only supported today but prepared to lead tomorrow.
At its heart, our work reflects a simple truth: it takes a village to raise confident, capable young leaders.
The collective investment of our partners allows GLAM to expand its reach and deepen its impact, ensuring that more girls—particularly those in underserved communities—have access to the encouragement, exposure, and support they deserve. As we continue to grow, we welcome individuals and organizations who want to stand alongside us in this mission.
Becoming part of the GLAM community means investing in the brilliance, confidence, and future of the next generation of young women. Every contribution—whether through your time, influence, or resources—helps create transformative, life-changing experiences for the girls we serve.
get involved
There are many ways to join the GLAM community and support the next generation of confident young women. Whether you give your time, talent, resources, or financial support, your involvement helps create life-changing opportunities for girls.
You can:
Volunteer
Share your time as a mentor, workshop facilitator, or program supporter.
Partner With Us
Collaborate as a school, nonprofit, community organization, or corporate partner.
Donate Resources
Support program materials, experiences, and opportunities for the girls we serve.
Give Financially
Invest directly in mentorship, leadership development, and global experiences for our participants.
Together, we can ensure that every girl has the opportunity to grow, lead, and shine.
When you invest in a girl, you invest in a future leader.
Fuel Her Future
$100.00
Every dollar directly supports a girl's growth, confidence, and exposure.
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