WE'RE EMPOWERING YOUNG WOMEN
with our SheStrong program
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SheStrong is an ongoing program for high school students who seek to engage with their communities and develop as leaders and changemakers. Our goal is to equip these young women with the tools to begin advocating for themselves and others.
The annual SheStrong Summit features women in community leadership roles and provides opportunities for young women of diverse backgrounds to participate together in skill-building, community service, and learning programs. Our SheStrong council also plans and hosts local events for young women throughout the year... and now, during the summer, SheStrong members also participate in our Toastmasters program for young women. Our areas of focus include women in politics, intersectional feminism, and the following: GROWTH | Increasing access to opportunities and leadership roles for young girls and women AWARENESS | Amplifying the voices of women DIVERSITY | Removing barriers faced by all women SELF WORTH | Building self esteem SKILLS | Self defense SheStrong aces our 2022 Toastmasters Jr. program This summer, three of our SheStrong members worked on developing their public speaking, communication, and leadership skills with our Toastmasters Jr. program.
They graduated from the program after an outstanding presentation by each one on a work of art of their choice at The Gibbes Museum of Art. Check out the pics! SheStrong steps out during our 2022 Stand Against Racism Our Stand Against Racism, an annual campaign of our parent organization, YWCA USA, is also promoted by YWCAs across the nation and world. Here in the Charleston region, the future leaders & changemakers of SheStrong joined us to help get the word out to their classrooms, schools, and social media followers. Check out their April #StandAgainstRacism posts and videos below!
SheStrong leads our 2021 Week Without Violence Our annual #WeekWithoutViolence, a signature program of our parent organization, YWCA USA, is promoted by YWCAs across the nation and world. Here in Charleston, the future leaders & changemakers of SheStrong led the way!
Check out their daily October #WWV Instagram posts and follow-up posts on domestic violence, since the need for awareness (sadly) doesn't end. Included in their posts were statistics about domestic violence, self-care tips, a video of the poem "Victim to Survivor", a book recommendation, a link to a virtual #WWV event held by YWCA USA, and an interview with Breath to Blossom, a local nonprofit dedicated to helping survivors of domestic violence, intimate partner violence, and sex trafficking heal. SheStrong speaks at 2020 social justice advocacy event On June 30, 2020, two of our SheStrong co-founders and council members, Maya Green and Courtenay White, spoke at the Social Justice Racial Equity Collaborative’s “A Conversation on Youth Social Justice." As panelists and next-generation change agents, they give gave their perspective on the skills young leaders need to cultivate to effectively lead advocacy efforts that make a difference—not only for youth but for communities across the country.
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If you know a young woman in high school with leadership potential, tell her about us! Any high school student who identifies as female is welcome at SheStrong. She can apply to join SheStrong here. If you have a specialty in intersectional feminism, women in politics, diversity, community leadership or activism, or self defense, please consider serving as an expert at one of our SheStrong events! We greatly value your expertise.
Empower a young woman by sponsoring her! A $60 donation will pay for a local high school girl's participation in SheStrong for one year, helping her develop as a leader and changemaker in her community. Your donation includes her attendance of an annual summit.
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We're accepting new members for our 2022-23 year! Apply here.
Future leaders and changemakers, this is the place for you! SheStrong is open to all high school students in the Charleston, SC region who identify as female.
SheStrong welcomes all regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, identity, ethnic heritage, or kind.
2021-22 SheStrong members
COUNCIL CHAIR
Georgia Harris
Palmetto Scholars Academy
COUNCIL SECRETARY
Mia Van Hagen
Academic Magnet High School
MEMBER
Sarah Baer
Academic Magnet High School
MEMBER
Kira Hamrick
Academic Magnet High School
MEMBER
Elena Yu
Academic Magnet High School
See more about them here.
Georgia Harris
Palmetto Scholars Academy
COUNCIL SECRETARY
Mia Van Hagen
Academic Magnet High School
MEMBER
Sarah Baer
Academic Magnet High School
MEMBER
Kira Hamrick
Academic Magnet High School
MEMBER
Elena Yu
Academic Magnet High School
See more about them here.
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