Who We Are
Mission, Vision, and Values
Our Mission
Girls Light Our Way creates opportunities for girls and young women to rise beyond limitation.
We prepare every participant to live with confidence, purpose, and power through programs that nurture wellness, knowledge, and self-efficacy.
By teaching mental, physical, and nutritional health along with essential literacies in finance, technology, media, health, and civic life, GLOW helps young women break cycles of poverty and build lives rooted in independence, leadership, and lasting success
Our Vision
We envision a community where girls and young women live free from the limits of poverty, racism, sexism, and classism.
They are confident in who they are, clear about what they can achieve, and committed to shaping stronger, more equitable communities.
Our vision is a world where every girl knows her worth, uses her voice, and has the opportunity to thrive.
Our Core Values
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Wellness and Whole-Person Development
We believe that wellness is the foundation of success. GLOW nurtures mental, physical, and nutritional health so every girl can grow strong in body, mind, and spirit.
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Self-Efficacy
We cultivate belief in one’s own power. Through experience and mentorship, participants learn that success is not a dream—it is a skill that can be developed and sustained.
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Literacies of Power
Knowledge is power. We teach practical and transformative literacies—health, financial, digital, technological, media, and civic—to help young women lead with confidence and clarity.
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Equity and Social Mobility
We are committed to creating systems of opportunity that replace barriers with access. Our work directly addresses the structural inequalities that keep families from moving forward.
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Education and Empowerment
Education is more than academics. We prepare young women to lead, communicate, and advocate. We create experiences that build critical thinking, character, and courage.
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Resilience and Healing
Healing is part of empowerment. GLOW provides safe, trauma-informed spaces where girls can process experiences, build resilience, and move toward emotional strength and self-worth.
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Advocacy and Civic Engagement
We teach the power of voice. Our programs encourage civic participation, community service, and leadership so that young women can influence the systems that shape their lives.
