Girls Gearing Up

Girls Gearing Up International girls leadership program equipping the next generation of global female leaders.

20/08/2026

Do you remember our Mega Mentoring Day? 💜
Some of the ABURY GGU Academy moments are simply too special to share only once.
Almost 50 inspiring mentors joined our 52 girls for more than an hour of one-on-one conversations about dreams, careers, courage, challenges, leadership and life.
Honest conversations. New perspectives. Real connections. And lots of advice the girls will hopefully carry with them far beyond the Academy.
A huge thank you to every mentor who took the time to show up, listen, share and inspire. You made this day unforgettable. ❤️
And yes, we’ll happily remember it again and again. ✨

Sometimes the best memories are made between the workshops...Last week, our Academy participants in Germany explored Ber...
21/07/2026

Sometimes the best memories are made between the workshops...

Last week, our Academy participants in Germany explored Berlin from the water during a boat tour along the River Spree. 🚤

For many of our girls, it was their first time in Berlin, Germany, or even Europe. Seeing the city's famous landmarks, learning about its history, taking photos, laughing, and simply enjoying the moment together made this afternoon truly special.

A huge thank you to DKB – Das kann Bank for making this unforgettable experience possible. Your generosity gave our girls memories they'll carry with them long after the Academy. 💜

Show DKB some love in the comments for helping create moments like these! 👏

💜 DAY 7 → Time to Lead ✨The last full day of the ABURY Girls Gearing Up Academy is always one of the most emotional.Toda...
17/07/2026

💜 DAY 7 → Time to Lead ✨

The last full day of the ABURY Girls Gearing Up Academy is always one of the most emotional.

Today was about bringing everything together.

Across our Academies in Germany and Malawi, the girls finalized their Changemaker Action Plans, practiced pitching the issues they care about most, reflected on the week, and celebrated just how far they’ve come.

There were heartfelt conversations, letters to their future selves, certificates, laughter, tears... and, of course, our legendary Anything Goes Show, where confidence, creativity, and friendship took center stage. 🎉

For our participants from Morocco, today also meant saying goodbye a little earlier as they began their journey home. It was a reminder that while the Academy lasts only one week, the friendships, memories, and lessons will stay for much longer. ❤️

A special thank you to Georgina Rigden, who challenged our participants to think bigger and helped them strengthen their Changemaker Action Plans, and to our incredible hosts BBIS_Official in Germany and Kamuzu Academy in Malawi for creating spaces where young leaders can truly grow. 💜

Tomorrow, suitcases will be packed, hugs will be a little longer, and our girls will return home, not just with memories, but with new confidence, lifelong friendships, and the courage to lead change in their communities.

✨ What has been your favorite Academy moment this week? We’d love to hear it in the comments.



Since it’s our last day together, we decided to write some nice words to remember each other through. ❤️✨

We love being analog & sentimental. 🫣

Then we had a workshop about how to make a solid and doable plan that leads to positive change! 😆✨

Can you believe it’s already time for our girls to receive their certificates? 🥹💖
We’re in awe, and sooooo proud of all of them! 💜

Our Malawi girls receiving their certificates too! 🤭💕

Then we gathered around for our “Anything Goes Show”
A space where truly, ANYTHING GOES! 😍💫

We had some beautiful musical performances… 🎤 🎶

And we also had some fun & silly dances 😂❤️

A reminder: that this i

17/07/2026

We decided to spread the word on ABURY Girls Gearing Up Academy, so here’s what we did… 👀✨

We thought why not take advantage of the already SUPER bright & brilliant sticker scene of Berlin? 🇩🇪🤭

Now tell us in the comments: What would YOU do to spread the word? 🫣

❤️

💜 DAY 6 → Time to Grow Leadership doesn’t only grow in the classroom. Sometimes it grows by stepping into new places, me...
16/07/2026

💜 DAY 6 → Time to Grow

Leadership doesn’t only grow in the classroom. Sometimes it grows by stepping into new places, meeting inspiring people, and seeing new possibilities for your future. Today was all about exactly that.

In Germany, our participants visited Google and Microsoft, where they got an inspiring behind-the-scenes look into two of the world’s leading companies. They explored different career paths, met incredible women working in fields from public affairs to data science, asked honest questions, and discovered that there is no single path to success.

One of the highlights of the day was a sightseeing boat tour through Berlin. The girls enjoyed seeing the city from the River Spree, taking lots of photos, and simply soaking up the experience together. For many of them, it was their first time visiting Berlin, Germany, or even Europe, making this a truly unforgettable memory.

A big thank you to our partner DKB, who generously sponsored the boat tour and made this special experience possible. 💜

Afterwards, the girls headed to Kiezlab, where they learned the basics of project management and continued developing their Changemaker Action Plans, turning their ideas into concrete projects that they can bring back to their communities.

In Malawi, participants headed to Luwawa Forest Lodge, where the beautiful natural surroundings became a classroom of their own. Surrounded by forests and mountains, they spent the day exploring, connecting with nature, and growing together beyond the walls of the Academy.

Every experience this week reminds us that leadership can be learned everywhere: in companies, in nature, in conversations, and in the courage to try something new.

A huge thank you to Google, Microsoft, DKB, Kiezlab, and Luwawa Forest Lodge for opening your doors and creating unforgettable learning experiences for our girls. 💜

✨ Which place would you have chosen to visit: Google, Microsoft, or a day surrounded by nature? Tell us in the comments!



Visiting Google Deutschland offices in 📍Berlin

Visiting Microsoft offices in 📍Berlin

And later, we showed our girls the cowo

**💜** DAY 5 → Time for Inspiration ✨Some conversations stay with you forever.Today was one of the most anticipated days ...
15/07/2026

**💜** DAY 5 → Time for Inspiration ✨

Some conversations stay with you forever.

Today was one of the most anticipated days of the ABURY Girls Gearing Up Academy: Mentoring Day.

Across our Academies in Germany and Malawi, participants connected with inspiring women who generously shared their stories, experiences, and advice, reminding every girl that her dreams are valid and her voice matters.

In Germany, we hosted our signature Mega Mentoring Event, one of the most impactful moments of the Academy. Nearly 50 mentors came together to mentor 52 girls in meaningful one-on-one conversations. For over an hour, each mentor and mentee had the opportunity to connect, exchange experiences, ask honest questions, and talk about leadership, careers, challenges, and dreams. Afterwards, the girls took to the stage to share the biggest takeaway from their conversation, filling the room with powerful reflections, gratitude, and inspiration. We will definitely report more about this powerful afternoon, so stay tuned ;)

In Malawi, participants had the opportunity to learn from Power Mentor Chikondi Mkawa, whose story inspired the girls to believe in themselves and the impact they can create.

Earlier in the day, our participants also explored new perspectives through inspiring workshops led by Jazzy Gabert, Dr. Sonja Busch, and Esther Watorowski, covering topics from confidence and wellbeing to communication and leadership.

A heartfelt thank you to every mentor, speaker, and volunteer who shared their time, wisdom, and encouragement with our girls today. 💜 Leave a like or a comment, if you were involved today that everybody can be proud and grateful that you support the next generation 👇



We went into the forest and made statues with rocks & leaves! 🍁 🪨

Then we had a workshop on Non-violent communication ☮️🙌

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MEGA MENTORING AFTERNOON!! 😍
What a day 🥹💜

we loooove to dance 🫣❤️

Power mentor session in our 📍Malawi

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Music jam session 🎶 🎸

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