Join us at the Thomas R. Fulghum Conference Center for an Impact Screening and discussion of the award-winning documentary Daughters.
Thursday, March 20, 2025 • 5:30 - 8:00 PM
Orchard House Middle School
500 North Allen Avenue
Richmond, VA 23220
Friday, May 2nd, 2025
12:30 - 4:00 PM
Thomas R. Fulghum Conference Center
13900 Hull Street Road
Midlothian, VA 23112
Thursday, March 20, 2025 • 5:30 - 8:00 PM
Orchard House Middle School
500 North Allen Avenue
Richmond, VA 23220
Together, we can remove barriers and build a future where Black girls thrive in creative industries.
The total cost per participant is $1,500. Your support—at any level—helps make this experience a reality.
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!
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
Celebrating Successes from the 2022 Girl Ambassador Program
Girl Ambassador Participant Makayla Williams recaps the 2022 program, highlighting participants and hiring partners.
How market day teaches financial literacy to these kid entrepreneurs
‘Make something, sell something, make money, connect with the community’CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. — Some young entrepreneurs have spent the summer honing their skills and gearing up for the Girls For A Change Market Day in North Chesterfield this Friday.Asani Ka-Re’s passion for sewing started when she took a textiles class when she was just 8…
Why Youth Entrepreneurship Matters
Business ownership is easy to visualize and attain if you have parents who are entrepreneurs. Mentors and advisors are easy to find when your family network runs deep. Startup capital is easier to come by when the decision makers look like you – and maybe even know your family. These privileges are not accessible to…
Kick off Black Business Month at Camp Diva Market Day
Each year, during Camp Diva Leadership Academy, we host our Annual Market Day featuring Camp Diva Leadership Academy participants. Market Day is a regular part of Camp Diva programming meant to give girls the experience of making and selling their own products at a market. Each year, the Girls For A Change center is transformed…