We believe in girls, their ideas, their stories, and their future impact.
Our Mission
Global Girls equips girls and women to use their voices to advocate for themselves and their communities, showcase their stories, and become their personal best. We work with girls and women from age six through adulthood, on a continuum that begins with a child's first time on stage and reaches forward to the day a Legacy Globe is creating impact far beyond our doors, in her family, her community, and the world.
For 26 years, rooted on Chicago's South Side, we have used performing arts, cultural exchange, and a participant-led model of leadership development to build courageous, talented girls.
Our Vision
We envision a future where every girl has access to the opportunities, support, and experiences needed to grow into a confident leader, creative thinker, and active contributor to her community and the world.
What Sets Us Apart
A Continuum of Growth
Global Girls provides a structured pathway for girls from early childhood through young adulthood, supporting their development across identity, leadership, and workforce readiness. Participants build skills over time, moving through a continuum that prepares them for long-term success.
Alumna-Led Leadership
A defining strength of Global Girls is its alumna network. Many participants return as mentors, facilitators, and leaders, creating a cycle of growth and community that strengthens each new generation of girls.
Real-World Preparation
Through arts, leadership training, and workforce development experiences, participants gain practical skills and exposure that prepare them for academic achievement, career pathways, and meaningful community engagement.