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Girls Incorporated
is a national
research, education, and direct advocacy organization that inspires
girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Programs based on research gathered
at the Girls Inc. National Resource Center encourage girls ages 6 to 18
to take risks and master physical, intellectual, and emotional
challenges. Programs are offered through a network of 1,000 sites
nationwide and are facilitated by trained professional staff.
Girls
Incorporated of Lynn offers these programs at various times throughout
the year.
Girls Inc.
Economic Literacy®
Girls learn to manage money, invest, and begin to develop an
appreciation for global economics
Girls Inc.
Friendly PEERsuasion®
Girls develop skills to resist pressure to use harmful substances such
as alcohol, tobacco, household chemicals, and other drugs.
Girls Inc.
Leadership and Community ActionSM
Girls build their leadership skills and create lasting social change
through community action projects.
Girls Inc.
Media Literacy®
Girls learn to analyze critically what they see and hear in the media,
advocate for change in entertainment, news, and advertising media, and
create images that are more realistic and reflective of their lives.
Girls Inc.
Operation SMART®
Girls develop enthusiasm for and skills in science, technology,
engineering, and mathematics and consider careers in these fields by
interacting with women and men pursuing such careers.
Girls Inc.
Preventing Adolescent Pregnancy®
Girls acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to take charge of and
to make informed, thoughtful decisions about their sexual health.
Girls Inc.
Project BOLD®
Girls learn to lead safer lives by developing skills and strategies for
self-defense, including physical techniques and the ability to seek out
and talk to caring adults about personal violence issues.
Girls Inc.
Sporting Chance®
Girls learn to appreciate an active lifestyle as they develop movement
and athletic skills, cooperative and competitive spirit, health
awareness, and interest in sports and adventure.
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