OUR VISSION:
Through GU, girls develop the voice, ability and problem solving capacity to speak up, be decision makers, create visionary change and realize their full potential. We seek to address the very heart of issues confronting girls – increasing confidence in their own voice and convictions, developing life-skills, and improving the ability to identify paths and resources within their commu
nities that can contribute to positive change and break the chains that hold them back. We envision a world where girls with strong voices become active leaders and are passionately engaged citizens, impacting not only their own neighbourhoods but also the Zambian nation as girls become informed, participating citizens in their civic, political and cultural communities. By connecting them with adult women trained to serve as volunteer peer leaders, girls develop trusted relationships with powerful role models for civic engagement while women become strong advocates for girls and their neighbourhoods. CORE VALUES:
GU uses its core values in decision making and daily operations. Volunteers of the organization are also trained to use the core values when representing GU. GU values girls as a powerful and unique resource for creating social change. GU values the process of creating social change. GU values being intentionally innovative, risk taking and visionary to make broad and lasting impact. GU values people being in a place of self-fullness* in order to create change. People are the organization’s most valuable asset. GU values direct and honest communication to ensure authenticity in the creation of social change
GU values the diversity of all women and girls and believes diverse and unlikely relationships are personally transformative and key elements to creating social change.
*Self-fullness is defined at GU as a balance of personal health, personal growth, and self-care.
