GIRLS! Project

A Schools Without Borders Program

About Us

The  GIRLS! Project empowers girls  at risk of  School-Related Gender-Based Violence (SRGBV) through education. School-related  gender-based violence (SRGBV) is a human rights violation and a barrier to education for girls. It encompasses sexual, physical and  psychological violence occurring at school and on the journey to and  from school. It is violence  perpetrated as a result of gender stereotyping, discriminatory  practices and unequal gender relations. It includes explicit threats or  acts of physical violence, bullying, verbal or sexual harassment,  non-consensual touching, sexual coercion and assault,  and rape. 








The  GIRLS! Project empowers girls  at risk of  School-Related Gender-Based Violence (SRGBV) through education. School-related  gender-based violence (SRGBV) is a human rights violation and a barrier to education for girls. It encompasses sexual, physical and  psychological violence occurring at school and on the journey to and  from school. It is violence  perpetrated as a result of gender stereotyping, discriminatory  practices and unequal gender relations. It includes explicit threats or  acts of physical violence, bullying, verbal or sexual harassment,  non-consensual touching, sexual coercion and assault,  and rape. 








According to UNESCO, SRGBV is a global phenomenon that impacts millions of children worldwide, especially girls. A significant number of cases are under-reported and the exact number of children suffering as a result of SRGBV remains unknown. GIRLS! Project's five year strategic plan launched in 2015 supports the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 3, 4, 5, and 10. 

  • Goal 3 Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages 
  • Goal 4 Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all 
  • Goal 5 Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls 
  • Goal 10 Reduce inequality within and among countries      

According to UNESCO, SRGBV is a global phenomenon that impacts millions of children worldwide, especially girls. A significant number of cases are under-reported and the exact number of children suffering as a result of SRGBV remains unknown. GIRLS! Project's five year strategic plan launched in 2015 supports the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 3, 4, 5, and 10. 

  • Goal 3 Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages 
  • Goal 4 Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all 
  • Goal 5 Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls 
  • Goal 10 Reduce inequality within and among countries      

Physical, sexual, and psychological violence; early marriage, sex trafficking, child labor, and poverty place girls in Sierra Leone at risk for SRGBV. GIRLS! Project utilizes the Healing through Literature model promotes reading and art therapy as   empowerment tools. We provide new books and psychosocial support to girls enrolled in partner schools. Our evidenced  based program aims to decrease SRGBV and increase overall population health in  the communities we serve.   

Physical, sexual, and psychological violence; early marriage, sex trafficking, child labor, and poverty place girls in Sierra Leone at risk for SRGBV. GIRLS! Project utilizes the Healing through Literature model promotes reading and art therapy as   empowerment tools. We provide new books and psychosocial support to girls enrolled in partner schools. Our evidenced  based program aims to decrease SRGBV and increase overall population health in  the communities we serve.