Inspiring Girls USA Gives to Gain Gender Equality
Inspiring Girls USA is a charity that raises up the aspirations of girls by connecting them with women role models. Girls are introduced to a wide variety of careers and options in life, inspiring them to aim high.
So what and how does the charity give, in order to gain positive outcomes for girls?
"Our work toward gender equality is centered on one core belief: Girls already have confidence — what they’re missing is sustained exposure to what that confidence can grow into," says the Inspiring Girls USA charity.
The charity focuses on providing girls with meaningful opportunities to learn from women who are building careers, leading teams, and making decisions across a wide range of fields. When girls see these paths up close, they are better able to imagine themselves pursuing them.
Giving support when it's needed, helps girls gain on many levels
The vision of Inspiring Girls USA is to help build a world where all girls believe they can do whatever they want to do.
Connecting girls to role models is the first step to breaking down gender stereotypes and opening girls up to various ways they can participate, influence, and contribute to their communities.
Expanding exposure
"Many girls have limited exposure to careers beyond what they see in their immediate communities or in the media. Our programs address this by bringing women from different industries directly into classrooms and virtual spaces to talk about their work and how they got there. We also partner with companies to bring girls directly into office spaces, offering hands-on experiences that help make future careers feel more tangible," explains Inspiring Girls USA.
Conversations like these can help girls understand that there is no single “right” path.
Girls can hear about different routes, changing interests, and the skills that matter most over time.
This kind of exposure can help girls make more informed choices about their futures.
Building confidence
Confidence develops through practice. Inspiring Girls USA creates settings where girls can ask questions, share ideas, and speak openly without pressure to have everything figured out.
Through group discussions and interactive sessions as a part of the Inspiring Girls Circles (clubs), girls gain experience expressing themselves and learning from others.
Over time, this kind of support can help make girls feel more comfortable participating in class, exploring leadership roles, and advocating for themselves.
Increasing representation
Gender stereotypes can still influence which subjects girls pursue and which careers they consider.
By consistently introducing girls to women working in fields where women are underrepresented, the charity helps counter certain assumptions.
Seeing women succeed in a variety of roles makes it easier for girls to view those paths as realistic and attainable.
Early exposure can play an important role in keeping options open as girls grow older.
Encouraging collaboration
Inspiring Girls USA emphasizes collaboration rather than competition. Its programs are designed to help girls learn alongside one another and support each other’s goals.
When girls feel encouraged by their peers, they are more likely to take risks, try new things, and stay engaged. These relationships help create a sense of belonging that supports long-term confidence.
Gender equality depends on more girls feeling prepared and confident to pursue the opportunities available to them. By expanding exposure, building confidence, and challenging stereotypes early, Inspiring Girls USA helps girls make choices based on interest and ability rather than limitation. This work is made possible through partnerships with youth-serving organizations, companies, and supporters who share our commitment to expanding opportunity for girls.
The charity's approach is simple and practical: show girls what’s possible, support them as they explore, and give them the tools to move forward with confidence.