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Girls Gearing Up
Berlin, DEImpact-drivenAssociationEducationSocial Impact
Impact3Sustainability Goals
Employees11 - 50
Founded2015
LocationBerlin
About Girls Gearing Up
Girls Gearing Up (GGU) is a Leadership Academy dedicated to equipping the next generation of globally-minded female leaders. The organization empowers teen girls to drive change within themselves and their communities, working towards a more equitable, sustainable, and peaceful world. GGU offers holistic programs, including the ABURY Girls Gearing Up Academy and a Mentoring Program, designed to build confidence, skills, and a global network. Since 2015, GGU has supported over 500 participants worldwide and aims to reach 50,000 women and girls by 2030.
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Sustainability Goals
Gender Equality
Empowering girls as global leaders
Girls Gearing Up strengthens teen girls through leadership programs and mentoring, aiming to overcome gender inequality and advance their voices in decision-making processes.
Quality Education
Comprehensive leadership education for young women
The organization provides an International Leadership Academy, equipping teen girls with real-world skills, confidence, and a growth mindset for their future.
Reduced Inequalities
Reducing inequalities through female empowerment
By fostering female leaders and providing educational opportunities, Girls Gearing Up helps reduce inequalities within and among communities, creating a more equitable world.
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Q1What is the core mission of Girls Gearing Up?+
Girls Gearing Up (GGU) is a Leadership Academy focused on equipping the next generation of globally-minded female leaders. The organization empowers teen girls to drive change within themselves and their communities, working towards a more equitable, sustainable, and peaceful world. GGU helps girls build confidence, courage, a growth mindset, and provides essential real-world skills.
Q2What programs does Girls Gearing Up offer?+
GGU offers the ABURY Girls Gearing Up Academy, an International Leadership Academy for aspiring teen leaders aged 13-17. Additionally, there is a year-long Mentoring Program connecting young women with female mentors, and Year-Round Engagement through online discussions, workshops, and in-person events. Their proven leadership curriculum has been globally tested by over 500 participants.
Q3What impact does Girls Gearing Up aim for and how is it measured?+
In partnership with the ABURY Foundation, GGU aims to reach and impact 50,000 women and girls by 2030. The organization tracks its global impact and publishes annual reports, with reports available for 2023, 2024, and 2025, ensuring transparency.
Q4Which UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) does Girls Gearing Up contribute to?+
Girls Gearing Up primarily contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals 5 (Gender Equality) and 4 (Quality Education). Secondarily, the organization also contributes to Goal 10 (Reduced Inequalities) by advocating for women's voices in decision-making.
Q5How is Girls Gearing Up organized and what is its size?+
Girls Gearing Up is a registered association (e.V.) headquartered in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2015. The organization is driven by an all-female network of educators and youth workers and has between 11 and 50 employees. It is also supported by a global network of leaders, mentors, and a Youth Advisory Board.
