Inspiring Girls International

As 2024 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on the fantastic progress we've made this year. To our incredible global teams, volunteers, teachers, partners and supporters - YOU are the ones who make our work possible. Here’s to another year of inspiring girls to dream big, aim high, and realise their potential 🙌🎊 👉 To see how you can continue to support us in 2025 - follow us on our socials, or visit the link down below.

On Saturday, we celebrated the graduation our incredible 2023-24 cohort of Young Ambassadors! 🎓 During the ceremony, they shared their favourite moments and the invaluable lessons they’ve learned along the way. Girls are at the heart of everything we do - that’s why our Young Ambassador Network plays such a vital role in shaping our work. From interviewing inspiring role models to writing powerful blogs, they’ve represented their countries with pride and passion. We’re so proud of their achievements, and want to say a huge thank you to this amazing group of girls for their creativity, dedication and enthusiasm. We can’t wait to see all the amazing things you’ll accomplish in the future!

Welcome Hungary to the Inspiring Girls International network! We’re thrilled to have Eva Johnson as our new Chair of Inspiring Girls Hungary, leading the charge to create a brighter future for girls in the region. From persistent stereotypes to limited opportunities, too many girls grow up doubting their potential. Eva knows the difference role models can make, and is passionate about creating a community where girls can find their voice, and achieve their ambitions. “The worst feeling is working hard, knowing you’re capable, but being held back simply because you’re a woman. I hope to connect with leaders and decision-makers to break down stereotypes and empower the next generation of girls to reach their full potential.” Her advice to girls? “Never stop dreaming; never let anyone tell you what you can and cannot do.” Join us in welcoming Eva and the Hungary team to the Inspiring Girls community! Ready to support girls worldwide? Visit our website to find out more. 👇

Our 2024 Girls’ Aspirations Survey revealed that 9 out of 10 girls wanted more chances to connect with and learn from female role models. Here’s where girls want to connect with more incredible women leading the way: STEM Business/Entrepreneurship Healthcare/Medicine Arts/Creative Fields Social Work/Non-Profit Education Law How are we making sure this happens? ⬇️ ✅ We recruit thousands of ordinary women globally to volunteer as role models across all sectors. ✅ We partner with a wide range of progressive organisations to inspire girls through events, from speed networking sessions to leadership workshops. ✅ We run global social media campaigns, like #ThisLittleGirlIsMe, where thousands of women share the advice they’d give their younger selves. We’re so proud of the progress we have made so far. But we’ve still got a way to go! Follow us on our journey to connect over a million girls with female role models by 2026 💛

Monthly spotlight: November Edition🍂🎆🌙 As Autumn draws to a close, we’re looking back on some of the fantastic activities that have been going on across the world this month..... 1. In the UK, Year 9 girls enjoyed leadership workshops alongside our partner Barbie, identifying their individual strengths, and setting goals for the future. 2. In Singapore, 300 Primary 5 girls talked to an astonishing 51 female role models in a single event! 3. The EmpowerHer pilot programme in Hong Kong was a massive success, where girls were taught about financial literacy (and played a Monopoly inspired game which really got everyone engaged!) 4. In the US, five women from Fitch Group, Inc. led a speed-networking event, focusing on key skills such as teamwork and goal setting. 5. In Panama, girls took part in a fashion-focused workshop, which involved important topics such as mental health. 6. Students in Colombia has a chance to focus on their professional growth with a workshop from our financial partners BBVA en Colombia. 7. In Chile, inspiring role models from BlackRock taught girls all about the key skills they’d need for a healthy financial future. Massive thanks to all the role models who took part and our teams who make it all happen! Stay tuned for more updates! . . . A big thank you to: Inspiring Girls UK Inspiring Girls Singapore Inspiring Girls Hong Kong Inspiring Girls USA Inspiring Girls Panamá Inspiring Girls Colombia Inspiring Girls Chile

“Instead of being the best immediately - remember that skills are there to be developed.” Oxford University PHD graduate, teacher and Psychology expert Dr. Alix Hibble shares her thoughts on the high pressures young people face today, particularly on girls, to be perfect. As an expert in her field, she shares how working together and leaning into our strengths as women - in particular our empathy and emotional bonding skills, can lift us all up. She reminds us that “a rising tide lifts all ships,” and when we support each other, we all have a better chance to thrive. Becoming a role model for Inspiring Girls is one way you can make a meaningful difference and help bring global equality closer to reality. By sharing our journeys and insights with young women around the world, we can empower the next generation. Watch the full interview with our Inspiring Girls UK Young Ambassador, Ekamjit, on our YouTube channel 👇

Are you, or could someone you know be Inspiring Girls International’s next CEO? We’re looking for an experienced and visionary leader to drive organisational growth, cultivate sustainable funding sources, nurture strategic partnerships, and guide the development of impactful initiatives that empower girls and young women worldwide! Do you have? ✅ Previous experience in a senior leadership role, ideally within a non-profit environment ✅ A proven track record in setting and delivering strategic goals in alignment with an organisation's mission ✅ Demonstrable success in securing high-value funding partnerships ✅ Strong relationship-building skills with a range of stakeholders, including government bodies, corporate partners, funders, and volunteers If this sounds like you, or someone you know, you have until Monday 2nd December to apply via the link down below. We can’t wait to hear from you.💛

A note from our incredible outgoing CEO, Vicky ⬇️ 💛

Sadly, too many girls are still being held back by outdated gender stereotypes. This year, our Girls‘ Aspirations Survey found that 25% of participants have been discouraged from pursuing certain careers, simply because they’re girls. At Inspiring Girls International, we’re changing that. Across 39 countries, we’re connecting girls with women role models across every field, opening doors to careers that have been ‘just for boys’ for too long.  Let’s make sure every girl knows her ambitions matter, her abilities have no limits, and her future is hers to define 🙌 

Monthly recap: October Edition 🎃👻🍬 It’s always incredible to see the amount of activity that has been going on throughout our global network to inspire girls - and October 2024 has been busier than ever! Here are just a few highlights... 1. Our #ThisLittleGirlIsMe campaign reached over 10 million people across social media. Thousands took part - ranging from popstars to Olympians. We loved reading everyone’s wise words, acting as inspiration for girls everywhere. A massive thank you to everyone who took part! 2. Our teams celebrated International #DayOfTheGirl with events and activities - including a reception for our UK supporters in London, with the incredible UK Ambassador Vicki Anstey and Ola Majekodunmi sharing their own #ThisLittleGirlIsMe stories. 3. Inspiring Girls España joined amazing global partners, Barbie, for an inspiring talk by Paralympian and role model Susana Rodríguez for girls aged 16-18. 4. Our HQ team visited Toyota Motor Europe's headquarters in Belgium, joining a fantastic group of girls and women for a special day of activities celebrating International Day of the Girl - sparking inspiration for girls around careers in STEM. 5. A new 5-module role model program was kicked off by Inspiring Girls Australia, connecting girls at Doncaster Secondary College with inspiring female role models across diverse fields, from business leaders to IT experts. 6. In partnership with MetLife, the Inspiring Girls UK team brought 23 girls from Patcham High School to MetLife's Brighton office for a day of career exploration with inspiring female leaders - which included networking and hands-on coding. 7. Inspiring Girls Colombia organised a brilliant speed networking event for 75 girls alongside our global partner, BBVA, for girls to learn about all the opportunities available in the financial sector. 8. Inspiring Girls Polska hosted its fantastic annual conference in Warsaw, where their new research revealed that 77% of girls want to feel more confident. The event focused on building this confidence as a foundation for setting healthy boundaries, pursuing careers in STEM, and stepping into leadership roles. 9. Inspiring Girls UK held an exciting networking session alongside Sol de Janeiro role models, where girls explored career paths in the beauty industry. 10. Teaming up with McDonald's, Inspiring Girls Portugal hosted a girls-only football tournament to celebrate women in sports and inspire the next generation of female athletes. 11. At San Joaquín Polytechnic High School, Inspiring Girls Chile connected students with inspiring women in their community through an engaging speed networking event, bringing a wide range of career insights to girls. A massive thank you to everyone who dedicated time this month to helping girls aim high and reach their potential. Stay tuned for our November updates next month!