How HerGlobal Empowers Women
A teenage founder's mission to build global sisterhood and unlock the potential of girls worldwide through collaborative projects and mutual support.
HerGlobal: Empowering Girls Around the World
As a teenage girl, starting a nonprofit had always felt daunting. However, I knew facing the challenge would be worthwhile if I was fighting for a cause worth championing.
According to the World Bank's 2023 report, Women, Business and the Law, women are granted full legal equality in only 14 countries. Contrary to popular belief, the United States is not one of those countries.
HerGlobal empowers young girls by helping them recognize and utilize their autonomy while providing consistent support and encouragement.
I began HerGlobal with one of my closest friends, Leila, through a program at our high school called Launchpad. Even though I was scared, I had two goals in mind:
- First, I wanted to create something that the current me would be proud of.
- Second, I wanted to create something that my middle school self would have been thrilled to be a part of.
I carry those goals with me every step of the way while developing HerGlobal. They serve as a moral compass, reminding me why I started this work and why it matters.
HerGlobal
HerGlobal consists of pods of three to five girls from around the world who we serve by funding and supporting their passion projects. Whether they want to write a research paper, create an initiative, or install an art piece, we encourage them to develop their ideas into meaningful projects.
The girls are also able to interact with and receive support from other girls in different pods through a shared chat platform. Pods rotate every three weeks, allowing participants to begin new projects or continue existing ones while collaborating with different girls.
This is the key tenet of HerGlobal.
By fostering connection and providing support, we reinforce the idea that these girls are not alone and that their ideas are beautiful, valuable, and worth pursuing. This confidence is something many girls my age may take for granted, as not all girls around the world are encouraged in the same ways.
HerGlobal is designed to strengthen girls' self-image while also preparing them for future success by providing funding opportunities for prestigious competitions and supporting their goals in any way we can.
I know how excited I would have been in middle school to be included in a space like this—one dedicated not only to intellectual growth but also to personal well-being.
I would choose to found HerGlobal in every reality.
