Camp Diva
Leadership Academy
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Camp Diva
Leadership Academy
Registration Open
Camp Diva
Leadership Academy
Registration Open
The award-winning documentary Daughters now playing
exclusively on Netflix
Sustain the foundation we're building
We need your support to help us continue our ongoing work preparing Black girls for the world, and the world for Black girls.
Become a monthly donor for $25/mo or more and help us reach our $50k goal!
We need your support to help us continue our ongoing work preparing Black girls for the world, and the world for Black girls.
Become a monthly donor for $25/mo or more and help us reach our $50k goal!
Our Legacy Wall is going to be a three-dimensional installation full of inspiration and encouragement - reasons why our work is important. Throughout the space of our building, these Girls For A Change branded flowers, made from engraved acrylic, will list each donor's name and a personal word of encouragement directly to Black girls.
Who We Are
Girls For A Change (GFAC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth development organization aimed at empowering self-identifying Black girls in Central Virginia to visualize their bright futures and potential through discovery, development, innovation, and social change in their communities. Our mission is to prepare Black girls for the world and the world for Black girls.
"We are Black girls. We are powerful.
We are amazing."
-Naomi Vickers
Girl Ambassador Participant
2024 Annual Report
Our Values
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Empowering Bold Visions and Playfulness
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Uncompromising Integrity and Excellence
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Systematic and Community-Centric Approach
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Co-creation and Participation
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Challenging the Status Quo
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Two-Fold Mission of Preparation and Advocacy
Recent blogs
A Year of Impact, Gratitude, and Purpose
This blog has been months in the making because I needed some time to breathe. What a whirlwind January was — a month of heartbreak and chaos. The devastating fires in LA, Trump’s disrespectful inauguration falling right on MLK Day, and Daughters making the shortlist but not securing a nomination. But let’s be clear—the movement we’ve…
2024: A Milestone Year for Girls For A Change
This year marked a monumental chapter in the history of Girls For A Change. From celebrating long-standing programs to receiving prestigious accolades, launching impactful initiatives, and fostering meaningful conversations about Black girls’ empowerment, 2024 has been a year of extraordinary growth, recognition, and impact. We proudly celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Camp Diva Leadership…
2024 Bank of America Neighborhood Builder Grant Honoree
We are so grateful for being chosen as a 2024 Bank of America Neighborhood Builders grant recipient! Thanks to this grant, we can expand our team, enabling us to serve even more girls in our new facility. Through this exciting growth, we are dedicated to creating a brave space unapologetically rooted in Black culture and…
Shine Global Announces ‘Daughters’ as Grand Prize Winner of 2024 Resilience Awards
The 2024 Documentary, Directed by Angela Patton and Natalie Rae Was Recognized at an Awards Ceremony at Paramount Pictures in Los Angeles; also Honored Jim Steyer of Common Sense Media, SpongeBob SquarePants, and Author/Illustrator and Former Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava LOS ANGELES, CA (October 16, 2024) – Last night, Shine Global – the renowned…