Girls' LEAP provides a Safe Space in our Communities

The problem...
30% of Boston girls report that they rarely or never feel safe in many of the places that they frequent regularly 

The Girls' LEAP Difference...

Telling this story made me a little emotional but it's more reflective for me. It made me realize how much I grew and the confidence I built up during my time at Girls' LEAP."   ~ Alani, Age 14

Girls' LEAP creates safe spaces in which girls can experiment with healthy risk taking, test their limits, and discover their deep reserves of power and courage. This space allows girls the freedom to express themselves, make mistakes and work together to solve problems.

Watch Jameelah's Digital Story: Being Authentically Feminine

Jameelah's Digital Story: Being Authentically Feminine   After one year of learning and growing as a teen mentor, I was able to make a strong individual assertion that yes, I am worth it. This statement is in the form of a digital story, a short film that teen mentors in the summer create to reflect on their experience in a meaningful way. My digital story is about being authentically feminine.  One of the biggest takeaways I have from my experience as a teen mentor is that it takes courage to be authentic, but taking this positive risk is important because when we are authentic we are the best version ourselves. As a woman,it is especially important to be true to myself. Others would have me believe that there is a certain expectation for womanhood that ought to be met or a set standard for femininity. I have watched so many girls grow into themselves and each of them had a unique journey, just as I have. I now know that being authentically feminine is not only important, but necessary for authentic change to happen. My digital story outlines this very important journey that I was fortunate to be led onto by my mentors at Girls' LEAP. At the end of my journey I was able to say that I am worth it. ~ Jameelah

All season, we have been sharing the story of Jameelah, one of our former Teen Mentors. Working with Girls' LEAP had such a positive influence on her, and she has grown into a strong, confident young women.

Your gift by midnight tomorrow will ensure that Girls' LEAP can work with more girls like Jameelah to help them discover their strength and self-confidence.