Change the compliment.
Change her future.
This International Day of the Girl, help girls rise above stereotypes and grow into leaders America needs.
Why Today’s Girls Need You Now
To Better Their
Mental Health
53% of high school girls reported feeling persistently sad or hopeless.
To Build
Support Systems
Only half of high school girls say they feel close to people at school.
To Boost Their
Self-Esteem
1 in 5 high school girls reported being electronically bullied in the last year.
Sources: CDC (2023)
Despite these challenges, girls who attend Boys & Girls Clubs believe that with the right support, they can achieve their goals.
89%
of Club girls set goals for themselves, and three-quarters say that when something is hard, they keep working at it.
91%
of Club girls say there’s an adult at the Club they can talk to about their problems.
89%
of Club girls feel accepted for who they are at the Club.
Sources: BGCA, Youth Right Now Survey (2025)
EMPOWER A GIRL NOW
Change the Compliment. Change Her Story.
Across the country, Club girls are proving what’s possible when they’re called strong instead of sweet, leaders instead of pretty. Here are just a few ways Boys & Girls Clubs are helping girls rewrite the script and step into their futures:
After moving from Mexico, Dalilah faced language barriers and struggled to adjust. But with the support of her Club, she found her voice and now helps others facing similar challenges. Read more →
Isabel faced financial hardships that limited her access to resources and opportunities. With support from the Boys & Girls Club, she gained the stability needed to pursue her academic goals. Read more →
Mia overcame the STEM gender gap with the help of her Club’s mentorship and STEM programs. Today, she’s pursuing a career in mechanical engineering and inspiring the next generation of girls. Read more →
Help Build More Confident Girls
Help more girls hear words that build confidence, rise above stereotypes, and grow into the leaders America needs.
More News & Stories
Arya is no stranger to adversity, but through her Boys & Girls Club support system she began harnessing her voice for the issues she cares about, including overturning common misconceptions on youth mental health and youth in the foster care system.
A Boys & Girls Club field trip sparked an interest in aviation in Jill that she, her mom and the Club have since fueled. Now, the 17-year-old has earned her student pilot’s license before her driver’s license and is planning for a future in aeronautical engineering – clearing the runway for more aviators who look like her.
Club girls are poised to be the next generation of inventors and innovators with the help of the DIY STEM program and Club virtual learning platforms.
Thank you to Dove for helping Clubs support girls.
