GEM - Girls Empowering Movement Georgia

GEM - Girls Empowering Movement Georgia The organizations are working together to ensure that the girls’ voice drives all program elements and keeps them at the forefront.

GEM, Girls Empowering Movement, is a statewide initiative to increase physical activity and fitness levels of Georgia’s middle school girls AND motivate almost 200,000 girls to get moving and engage their communities GEM is a collaborative initiative led by HealthMPowers in partnership with: Boys and Girls Clubs of Georgia, Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta, Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia, and Wolf

Wellness Lab at the University of West Georgia. Only 51% of girls have healthy aerobic capacity in 5th grade and by 12th grade, the number drops to 31%. With grant support from The Atlanta Falcons Youth Foundation, the GEM program, designed by girls, for girls directly addresses the challenge of providing girls with access and opportunities for regular physical activity while empowering them to become change-agents in their schools and communities. GEM will provide leadership training to approximately 7,000 girls at 120 selected sites, spanning over 50 Georgia counties. Girls will gain skills in leadership, fitness, advocacy, and social-emotional learning – and lead the creation of physical activity programming specific to each site based on their own preferences, motivators, and goals. As GEM Ambassadors, girls will develop new physical activity programs and leadership opportunities for their peers – directly reaching a total of approximately 18,000 girls across the state. Partner with GEM - Girls Empowering Movement to get Georgia girls active, develop their leadership skills and help them make an impact in their own communities! Contact: [email protected] for more information on ways to support the GEM Program.

Moving forward, all GEM updates and inspiring stories will now be shared on our main HealthMPowers pages. We will no lon...
12/19/2024

Moving forward, all GEM updates and inspiring stories will now be shared on our main HealthMPowers pages. We will no longer post on the GEM platforms, so please be sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay connected.

The GEMs of McNair Middle School are spreading holiday cheer! The girls organized a fundraiser selling holiday items dur...
12/19/2024

The GEMs of McNair Middle School are spreading holiday cheer! The girls organized a fundraiser selling holiday items during lunch hour. 💎⭐🙌🏽

Learn more about GEM at: gempower.org

What do you enjoy most about GEM? 💎“I love that I can be my most true self and feel comfortable around people who want t...
12/12/2024

What do you enjoy most about GEM? 💎

“I love that I can be my most true self and feel comfortable around people who want to see me be my best. GEM has given me a space where I can build true friendships and learn about things that build my confidence. I don’t know where I’d be without GEM.” – Nicole, 6th grader and GEM member at the A.R. “Gus” Barksdale Boys & Girls Club



Learn more about GEM at: gempower.org

12/06/2024

💚 THANK YOU! 💚⁠
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Because of your generosity this , we raised over $18,000! 🎉⁠
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Your support helps HealthMPowers bring physical activity programs, mindful movement resources, and nutrition education to schools across Georgia—boosting both physical and mental wellness for thousands of children.⁠
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From all of us at HealthMPowers, thank you for being a part of this movement for mental wellness.⁠
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It’s ! 🎉 Donate today and your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $5,000 - doubling your impact for Georgia’s...
12/03/2024

It’s ! 🎉 Donate today and your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $5,000 - doubling your impact for Georgia’s children and youth. 💚 Your support helps bring physical activity programs, mindful movement resources, and nutrition education to schools—boosting physical and mental wellness for kids across Georgia.
💻 Donate now: https://bit.ly/2024HMPGivingTuesday

Tomorrow is the day! 🗓️ This , your gift goes TWICE as far thanks to our $5,000 matching gift!

When kids move, they’re not just building strength—they’re building resilience, confidence, and mental clarity. With your support, we can help kids across Georgia thrive in both body and mind.

💻 Double your impact—donate now: https://bit.ly/2024HMPGivingTuesday

💚 Together, we can help kids thrive. Let’s make it happen!

Join HealthMPowers on and champion the power of physical activity to support the mental wellness of kids across Georgi...
11/26/2024

Join HealthMPowers on and champion the power of physical activity to support the mental wellness of kids across Georgia! https://bit.ly/2024HMPGivingTuesday

On 12/3, , we’re championing the power of physical activity to support the mental wellness of kids across Georgia. Your donation helps bring programs into schools that promote active bodies and calm minds, creating healthier communities where kids can thrive.

💡 Together, we can shape a future full of possibilities—let’s make it happen!

📲 Make a difference today—learn more and donate here: https://bit.ly/2024HMPGivingTuesday

11/14/2024

We had a blast filming our new adaptive physical activity videos with the talented youth athletes from BlazeSports America! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Learn how HealthMPowers has partnered with BlazeSports America to create new program resources that help to ensure that every child—regardless of ability or background—can engage in meaningful, inclusive physical activity. https://healthmpowers.org/success-stories/equity-through-adaptable-physical-activity

Learn more about GEM at: gempower.org

11/04/2024

McDonough High School celebrated Power Up for 30 Month with a schoolwide “Walk for Breast Cancer”.🩷 The GEM girls worked together with staff to organize a “Pink Out” event. Over 200 students and staff participated in the 1 mile walk to show support and bring awareness to the cause! 💪🏽 👏🏽


Learn more about Power Up for 30 at: https://healthmpowers.org/news-and-insights/2024pu30day/

Join HealthMPowers LIVE tomorrow at noon for the grand finale of Power Up For 30 Month!
10/23/2024

Join HealthMPowers LIVE tomorrow at noon for the grand finale of Power Up For 30 Month!

Don't miss the grand finale of Power Up For 30 Month tomorrow! Join us LIVE to hear inspiring stories from children, students, educators, and athletes across Georgia about the power of staying active!

👏🏼👏🏽👏🏾👏🏿 to our featured school and community partners: ,

Comment your school or site name during the LIVE for a chance to win PRIZES!

🤔 Reminders...
* Don't miss your chance—there's still time to submit action plans and art contest entries! ⬇️ the toolkit for complete details: https://bit.ly/PU30Toolkit2024

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Power Up for 30 is a statewide initiative that equips educators with strategies to create an additional 30 minutes of physical activity— outside of PE. Every child and youth. Every day.

10/22/2024

GEM Project Manager, Keandra Diamond, led an interactive session at the Afterschool Youth Development (ASYD) Conference, highlighting the success of GEM’s peer-to-peer component, Create A MOVEment. The session attendees learned strategies for youth engagement, motivation, and empowerment. Last year, GEM participants reached 12,000 of their peers with new opportunities to be active through Create A MOVEment projects. 👏🏽👏🏽
The Georgia Afterschool and Youth Development (ASYD) Initiative, is a collaborative effort led by Georgia Statewide Afterschool Network (GSAN) and GUIDE, Inc.⁠

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Learn more about GEM at: gempower.org

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