Girls are facing more challenges than ever before. This video-based program with activities and games for 5th-8th graders provides crucial, practical tools for mental, behavioral, social, and physical health, equality, safety, healthy relationships, and academic and life success in fun, active learning experiences! Learn how to help girls in your community, school, or youth organization below!
Empower and build positive culture
Developed by the volunteer education, mental health, and medical professionals of the nonprofit Youth Empowerment Group (YEG), this video-based curriculum (program) for 5th through 8th-grade girls is designed for maximum impact and easy, flexible use by schools, youth-serving private groups and organizations, and parents. Although developed for younger girls, it may also be helpful for older teens.
Find complete programs including FREE sample lessons at low introductory rates on teachable.com
Sign up for free full curriculum use exclusively with Weld County, Colorado youth courtesy of The Weld Trust here.
self-esteem and confidence without entitlement
positive body image
safe social media use
coping with stress
empathy and assertiveness
healthy emotional expression
personal and school safety
healthy relationships
sexism and sexual harassment protection
problem and conflict solving
academic success
all CASEL competencies and more!
We survey participants and parents to assess and evolve our program for maximum benefit. Here are results!
97% indicated they had fun at the program
96% thought what they learned would make a positive impact on their lives
94% found the sessions to be helpful
89% said they would recommend the program to friends
"It prepared me for middle school and how to deal with bullies and to know what good friends are and I can add friends and to know how I'm being a good friend."
"They didn’t make stuff awkward to talk about."
"This group is awesome!"
On the last day, "I wish it wasn't ending."
“It was a serious topic turned fun.”
“It was awesome and I never want it to end”
Would recommend the program to other parents
Said their girls enjoyed the program
Thought the program taught their girls useful life-skills
“We got our cheerful, talkative daughter back. Thank you, thank you, thank you!”
"I especially like the social media section and bullying, my husband and I work in law enforcement and for the Court and don't feel students really understand how much of an impact social media can have both today as well as in the long-term."
"I loved that my daughter came home and wanted to continue the hard discussions that were had in this program. Many conversations are uncomfortable and hard to have, but your program started these conversations and made my daughter feel comfortable enough to have them with me."
"The information given was so good & helpful! My daughter felt very welcomed and loved it and looked forward to the next one!!! But best was definitely the material covered!!"
“It was a great experience.”
“My daughter really enjoyed the whole program.”
“Absolutely recommend. Send your child!”
“I am a strong woman with or without this other person, with or without this job, and with or without these tight pants.”
Queen Latifa
“Happiness and confidence are the prettiest things you can wear.”
Taylor Swift
“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.”
Eleanor Roosevelt
Learn more at youthempowermentgroup.org and get 2 FREE sample lessons that support mental and social health and success in boys and girls during these stressful times!
