Girls Empowerment Network

Girls Empowerment Network We know girls are powerful. It's our mission to help them know it too.

Originally called The Ophelia Project, the Girls Empowerment Network was created in 1996 by 12 concerned mothers raising adolescent girls in Austin, Texas. These mothers met after reading Reviving Ophelia, a book by Dr. Mary Pipher, to address an increasing trend among middle school aged girls – a systematic decline and sometimes permanent loss of self-esteem, the outcome of which can be devastati

ng: epidemic levels of anorexia/bulimia, self-mutilation, depression, low academic achievement, teen pregnancy, and drug abuse.

Radiant G Camp officially starts in ONE WEEK 📣⛺️We’re SO excited to collaborate with these amazing women and community l...
06/01/2026

Radiant G Camp officially starts in ONE WEEK 📣⛺️
We’re SO excited to collaborate with these amazing women and community leaders to bring engaging, hands-on activities to Camp!

💜 On Tuesday, campers will put their STEM skills to work by engineering towers with and learning about sustainability with !
💜 On Wednesday, campers will tap into themselves by leaning into self-care with and raising their voices with !

Spots for Radiant G Camp are still available at the link in our bio. don’t miss out on the opportunity to connect with these phenomenal speakers this summer ☀️!

Last weekend, members of our Youth Ambassador Council conducted Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR) listening ses...
05/22/2026

Last weekend, members of our Youth Ambassador Council conducted Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR) listening sessions in both Austin and Houston.

Through their intentional engagement and leadership, we heard from over 30 high school girls about the issues that matter most to them. We’ll use these insights to build our policy platform as we gear up for the next legislative session!

To stay up to date on all things youth advocacy, sign up for our Action Alerts at the link in our bio 📣

It’s that time of year again! 💜⚡️Together with , we’re inviting Black and Brown girls and gender expansive teens to par...
05/12/2026

It’s that time of year again! 💜⚡️
Together with , we’re inviting Black and Brown girls and gender expansive teens to participate in Spark Change Camp! Come find your voice and with the guidance of community leaders, peer advisors, and expert staff members, learn how to use your voice to advocate for meaningful change. 📣

Join us at ACC Highland from June 22nd-June 25th! Registration is OPEN and can be found at bit.ly/sparkchangecamp26

We’re officially ONE MONTH away from the start of Radiant G Camp ⛺️! Led by our high school camp counselors and girl-exp...
05/08/2026

We’re officially ONE MONTH away from the start of Radiant G Camp ⛺️!

Led by our high school camp counselors and girl-expert staff members, June 8-June 12 will be PACKED with hands on activities, fun crafts, and events like water day and a no-bake sale ✨ Register a girl in 3rd-6th grade or sign up to volunteer at the link in our bio 🔗

Thank you SO MUCH to our host and community partner for providing such an incredible space for our campers, and for mentioning us in their Summer Camp guide 💜

Have you ever wished you could make change for your community? We’re excited to recruit 6th-12th grade youth for TWO upc...
05/05/2026

Have you ever wished you could make change for your community? We’re excited to recruit 6th-12th grade youth for TWO upcoming opportunities in Houston and Austin! ⚡️We’re looking for teens to participate in Youth-Led Participatory Action Research, a listening session and focus group for young people to identify the issues that matter most to them. The feedback we gather from both sessions will directly shape our next Policy Platform, ensuring our advocacy is rooted in real youth experiences.
• Austin — May 16th from 12-3pm at ACC Riverside
• Houston — May 17th from 12-3pm at The Montrose Center

Sign up at the link in our bio! 🔗

04/30/2026

💪 30 Days, 30 Ways To Support Girls Empowerment Network: Day 30 – Finish Strong for Texas Girls

As we wrap up our April 30 Days, 30 Ways campaign, we want to thank everyone who donated and joined us a fundraisers! If you haven’t had the chance to donate yet, this is your sign. ✨

For 30 years, Girls Empowerment Network has made it our mission to build a world where youth believe in their power and ability to succeed. Through our different programming, we equip girls in 3rd – 12th grade with the skills to thrive, create community, build their own power, and be unstoppable. 💜 Help us continue to support girls & youth across Texas, for the next 30 years! 🫂

How to get involved for our 30th day:

🌟 Help us reach our goal, donate to our 30th anniversary campaign!

📸 30 Days, 30 Ways: Day 29 — Radiant G Summit RecapOn April 24th, we held our statewide Radiant G Summit! ✨ At Summit, a...
04/30/2026

📸 30 Days, 30 Ways: Day 29 — Radiant G Summit Recap

On April 24th, we held our statewide Radiant G Summit! ✨ At Summit, adults and teens had the opportunity to unite intergenerationally to build community, share knowledge, and remind themselves that they are unstoppable! 🌟

A big THANK YOU to everyone who attended and made this amazing day possible! 💜 We are so thankful for the wonderful community each and every one of you help build. 🫂

For 30 years, Girls Empowerment Network has been creating spaces exactly like Radiant G Summit, helping girls build confidence, develop healthy relationships, and believe in their own power.
Since 1996, Girls Empowerment Network has reached over 117,000 girls statewide, a milestone made possible by dedicated staff, volunteers, and partners who show up consistently for girls. At a time when the data tells us girls are struggling, this work is more critical than ever. Building a stronger future for Texas starts with investing in the girls who will lead it. ✨💜 Help us reach our goal. (link in bio)

04/27/2026

🌱 30 Days, 30 Ways: Day 27– Grow GAL

Today is all about growing Girl Advocacy League (GAL) 🌱—a community of passionate people who are committed to empowering girls and advancing gender justice.

One of the best ways to learn more? Join us for our next Radiant G Circle—a virtual, interactive experience where you’ll get a hands-on look at how our curriculum builds confidence through goal setting, self compassion, advocacy, leadership, mental health, and more. You’ll also connect with other adults who care deeply about supporting the next generation of girls. 🙂‍↕️

🗓️NEXT CIRCLE: May 11th from 6:00 to 7:00 PM
💭TOPIC: Self Compassion 💜

How to get involved today:
✨ Register for the May 11th Virtual Radiant G Circle (link in bio)
✨ Become a GAL member (link in bio)
✨ Share this post and invite someone who cares about empowering girls. Together, we’re building a community that helps girls believe they are unstoppable.

04/23/2026

🎙️ Day #23 – Champion Language Access

As we celebrate , we’re reflecting on the needs of our community and the girls we impact.
With 49% of the girls we serve identifying as Latina, we understand the importance of bilingual programming + translations services to create a safe & inclusive environment where youth can feel seen and heard. 🫂🌟

With the rise of anti-immigrant rhetoric and fear of family separation within communities, it’s important to help everyone feel supported, safe, and unstoppable. 💜 Check out the Know Your Rights resources in our bio for more information.

📱Day #22: Tag someone from your top 8This we’re reflecting on all the incredible humans in the Girls Empowerment Netw...
04/22/2026

📱Day #22: Tag someone from your top 8

This we’re reflecting on all the incredible humans in the Girls Empowerment Network universe who support, lead, and collaborate with us to ignite the power in girls.
For today’s throwback-inspired way to support, we pulled some fun data from our CRM (including our amazing volunteers, staff, donors, board members, and community!) and discovered that some names just keep popping up 👀

We’ve had PHENOMENAL supporters over the years, and some names rise to the top… Are YOU in our Top 8?!
👑 Shoutout to our #1 most frequent name: Jennifer / Jenna / Jen — we see you and we appreciate you!!

Now it’s your turn: tag someone who would’ve made your Myspace Top 8 in the comments. Show some love to your ride-or-die, your hype person, your fellow world-changer. Every tag, every comment, every connection celebrates the community that keeps this work going. You help make our world go ‘round 🌎💜

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