Empowering Girls.
Elevating Voices. Transforming Communities.
Global Girls Inc. is a 25-year-strong organization using the performing arts and self-development experiences to build confident, global leaders.
Join us in making a difference for 25 more
For over 25 years, Global Girls, Inc. has been rooted in a simple but powerful belief: when girls are given the tools to express themselves, they find the power to change their world.
What began as a small performance-based empowerment initiative on Chicago’s South Side has evolved into a trusted institution serving hundreds of girls each year through arts, leadership, and global exposure.
Together with our parents, partners, and investors we’re developing courageous talented girls who will change the world.
Empowering girls since 2000.
Come As You Are, Leave a Rising Star.
“If you can dream it, you can achieve it” is a common refrain among Global Girls. We dream big dreams and work to make them come true.
5,000+ girls trained | 100+ staged performances | 30,000+ miles traveled across the globe
Our
Programs
Girls Grow - Ages 6-12
Perform. Lead. Grow.
The Girls Grow Program introduces our youngest participants to the exciting world of the performing arts. Through engaging activities and local experiences in dance, drama, and storytelling, girls explore their creativity while building foundational skills in self-expression during their formative years.
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Girls explore dance, drama, and storytelling to spark creativity, build body awareness, and gain expressive confidence. These artistic experiences are paired with mindfulness practices and social-emotional learning that help them develop communication skills, emotional resilience, and self-regulation—all within a fun, nurturing environment designed to support their growth.
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Before they’re old enough to travel abroad, our girls begin building their global awareness right here at home. Through local field trips to cultural performances, museums, and creative spaces, as well as collaborative projects with girls from other backgrounds across the city, participants expand their worldview and celebrate diversity.
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At the heart of Global Girls is the opportunity for participants to share their voices and talents on stage. Performing in front of an audience builds confidence and a sense of accomplishment, allowing girls to work as a team and see the power of their self-expression.
Girl^Up - Ages 13-18
Local Impact, Global Reach.
Building on Girls Grow, our cohort-style Girl Up Program takes leadership to the next level. We prepare participants for success in creative industries, entrepreneurship, and global leadership, while also fostering a deep commitment to civic engagement.
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Through training, workshops, and industry-specific experiences, participants develop essential skills to pursue meaningful careers in the arts, entrepreneurship, technology, and other related fields.
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A Global Girl is a leader in any space. We help participants develop a strong sense of responsibility to their communities by engaging in service projects, advocacy work, and leadership initiatives that empower them to be both locally rooted and globally connected.
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Participants have the opportunity to travel abroad, share their performing arts training, and tell impactful stories. By teaching and collaborating with girls in different countries, they strengthen their leadership skills and expand their global perspectives.
"The discipline I gained from the performing arts really helped me—not just with classwork but with home responsibilities and personal growth. Just do it. Do what is right, even when no one is watching." – R. Gloster, Global Girls Alumna
Invest in her future!
Take the pledge.
As we celebrate 25 years of empowerment through the arts, leadership, and global experiences, we’re calling on our community to support the future of girls. Your contributions fuel programs, fund international travel, and supports other Chicago-based organizations. But giving isn’t just financial—you can also take the pledge to support in other powerful ways: host a workshop, offer mentorship, donate in-kind services, sponsor an excursion, or even join our board.
However you choose to give, you’ll be helping the next generation of girls dream bigger, lead bolder, and shine brighter.
Year of the Girl Campaign
Partner, Volunteer, Build
Our team
With a shared passion for uplifting young women, we are committed to creating spaces where girls can grow, lead, and thrive both on and off the stage. Led by our new Executive Director—a proud Global Girls alumna—we bring a deep understanding of the transformative power of this work.
Christina Rice - Executive Director
Pat Davis -
Managing Director
Teaching Artists:
Amya Hamilton
Nonivia Accoh
“and like a rose, she will grow, and blossom all over the world. ”
Hear from our new Executive Director and GG alum, Christina Rice
For 25 years, our visionary founder dedicated herself to building Global Girls, Inc. As she embarks on her next chapter, she continues to inspire, bringing her passion for storytelling and cultural exploration to new audiences.Though her journey has evolved, her legacy of impact lives on in every Global Girl who dares to dream big and lead boldly.
Courageous talented girls changing our world!
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Courageous talented girls changing our world! 〰️
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"If it weren’t for Global Girls, I would not have gotten the chance to travel and perform. I wouldn’t have met the people I did, and I wouldn’t have the same vision for my future."
- J.Griffen, GG Participant