Like A Girl
If “less than” can be learned, it can be unlearned.
Girls are born whole, already possessing power. Like A Girl helps them recognize, develop, protect, and exercise that power throughout every stage of life.
What Is Like A Girl?
Like A Girl is an intergenerational movement transforming the way girls and women understand themselves. We exist to challenge the messages they inherit about their bodies, abilities, identities, choices, relationships, and leadership, replacing limitation with possibility. Through education, mentorship, community, research, and transformative experiences, we help girls and women recognize, develop, protect, and exercise the power they already possess.
KNOW. GROW. EMPOWER.
KNOW Your Power
Help girls recognize the power, wisdom, identity, and possibility already within them.
GROW Your Power
Give girls opportunities to build skills, confidence, knowledge, relationships, and experience.
EMPOWER
Others
Help girls and women use their power to lead, advocate, create change, and strengthen their communities.
Be polite.
Let him lead.
Don’t rock the boat.
Housework is women’s work.
smile.
Don’t get dirty.
What will people think?
Don’t brag.
That’s not for girls.
Good girls don’t…
Don’t climb that.
Girls don’t do that.
Your biological clock is ticking.
Cover up.
smile.
Don’t let yourself go.
Boys will be boys.
You’re too much.
smile.
You’ll change your mind.
Smile.
Don’t be difficult.
Don’t wear too much makeup.
Don’t argue.
Cross your legs.
Keep the peace.
Pink is for girls.
Be pretty.
Don’t be difficult.
That’s not feminine.
A good mother sacrifices everything.
Women are natural caregivers.
Be less masculine.
Sit like a lady.
Be nice.
Don’t be difficult.
Don’t be bossy.
Don’t make him feel small.
Family comes first.
You’re too emotional.
smile.
Know your place.
Be humble.
Calm down.
You’re too sensitive.
Be ladylike.
That’s a man’s job.
Act like a lady.
Save yourself.
Every woman wants children.
Wear makeup.
You’ll scare men away.
You’re not enough.
Don’t wait too long.
smile.
You’re asking for attention.
You’re overreacting.
You’re too ambitious.
Don’t tempt boys.
Be modest.
Women aren’t natural leaders.
Protect your purity.
Be agreeable.
Girls aren’t good at math.
Don’t outshine him.
Don’t be difficult.
Smile more.
Be more feminine.
She throws like a girl.
You’re intimidating.
Girls are not born believing they are less.
They learn it.
The POWER Framework
The POWER Framework is the foundation behind every Like A Girl experience. It guides how we design programs that help girls recognize, develop, protect, and exercise their power through Purpose, Opportunity, Wisdom, Exploration, and Relationships.
Purpose
Opportunity
Wisdom
Exploration
Relationships
A Preview of the GROW Journey
The GROW Journey provides age-appropriate pathways that support girls from childhood into womanhood. Girls do not age out of Like A Girl; they grow through it and can return as mentors, leaders, and community builders.
Ground
Ages 5–8
Builds identity, curiosity, confidence, play, body autonomy, and emotional awareness.
Reach
Ages 9–12
Expands exploration through STEM, sports, public speaking, sailing, and leadership.
Own
Ages 13–17
Strengthens voice, choice, relationships, financial literacy, career exploration, and self-advocacy.
Womanhood
Ages 18+
Supports leadership, career and independence, mentorship, giving back, and building community.
herstory.
A living archive of women who chose possibility over limitation.
Amara Okafor
Amara expanded her small workshop into a leading sustainable textile hub through courageous leadership and vision.
Leila Mansour
Leila cultivates urban resilience by transforming abandoned lots into thriving community spaces through creativity and service.
Dr. Sarah Jenkins
Sarah fuels scientific growth by rejecting traditional limits and embracing relentless curiosity in her search for climate solutions.
Every generation inherits a story about women. Every generation decides what story comes next. We invite you to pause, reflect, and consider your role in the narrative.
