Every student has the potential to create and lead her own change.
Research shows that gendered notions about intelligence and capability are acquired early—some researchers noting gendered self-conception in children as young as six.
Girl Possible, a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization, provides the tools and inspiration to help middle school girls uncover their individual leadership abilities, think critically, articulate their ideas, and connect with others to tackle real issues in their communities—and around the world.
Designed with girls, for girls
The Girl Possible founding team, all graduates of Stanford’s d. school, has taught design thinking and leadership workshops across the country. Girl Possible programs include two signature workshops, a week-long summer camp, and resources for workshop coaches, including video tutorials and webinars.
The Girl Possible family extends around the world, engaging hundreds of workshop facilitators, volunteers, and girls in 15+ countries. We are activists, designers, and educators—all united towards the mission of empowering girls through design thinking.
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One of a kind workshop toolkits
1. Find Your Drive
Find Your Drive (Part 1) lets girls uncover their unique leadership styles, discuss the issues that matter most to them, and reframe them as opportunities to make change - all while laughing, playing, and bonding.
The Find Your Drive Toolkit is a "workshop in a box" with all the materials and info you'll need to start teaching. The toolkit is paired with free video tutorials. The workshop itself takes 2 hours and is tech-free!
2. Make Your Mark Workshop
Make Your Mark (Part 2) helps students begin turning their ideas into reality. In teams, they brainstorm solutions and physically prototype them using colorful arts and crafts supplies (like modeling clay and pipe cleaners). Each girl graduates with a prototype and an action plan to build on her innovations.
The Make Your Mark Toolkit is a set of digitally downloadable materials covering all the info you'll need to prep for and teach this second workshop in our 2-part series. This workshop also takes 2 hours and is tech-free!
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Long story short, WE LOVED THIS WORKSHOP. Girls of all backgrounds with all sorts of history with each other came together. The staff who led the workshop were so pleased with how it went.
MARIA LANTZ, HARDING MIDDLE SCHOOL (DES MOINES, IA)
Our Values
— Anything is possible
It’s in our name and our DNA that we believe anything is possible. We inspire girls to adopt a growth mindset as they learn new skills, discover their leadership abilities, and realize that they already have the skills they need to create their own change, starting today.
— Different is cool
Bring your whole self to the workshop! This is a space to be goofy, authentic, quirky, and real, where we can celebrate each other for being exactly who we are—including all the cool ways that we’re different.
— Be brave, not perfect
Perfectionism slows girls down and holds them back from achieving their greatest potential. Inspired by the fearless girls advocate Reshma Saujani, this value is about taking risks and courageously stepping outside your comfort zone.
— You are here
When we fully immerse ourselves in the moment—and in our conversations, activities, and experiences—we learn the most, build the best friendships, and have the most fun. We challenge girls to put away their phones so they can be present and really show up.
Get Involved!
Our Girl Possible team brings years of firsthand experience working with girls and teaching design thinking and leadership workshops globally. In today's world, "growing up" isn't as simple as it used to be, and comes with an added set of challenges for girls. We see these challenges as opportunities for girls to really stand up, use their voice, become even stronger leaders, and make the world a better place. We invite you to join the Girl Possible family in a way that makes sense for you and your community.
Become a Facilitator
One of the best ways to support our mission is to host Girl Possible workshops for girls in your community.
Partner with us
We would be delighted to collaborate with you or act as a resource for any questions you may have.
Make a Donation
With your support, we can create more toolkits, donate materials, and empower more girls to make a difference.