WE'RE EMPOWERING GIRLS
with our SheStrong program

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.

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. 

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

GIRLS, JOIN US!

​Watch the video to find out more!

​How you can help

1

2​

3​

​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.​

2019 SheStrong Council

Kaitlin Brown
Wando High School

Clara Collins
Charleston County
School of the Arts

Lexi Enright
James Island Charter High School

Maya Green
Charleston County 
School of the Arts

Lilli Heinrich
Academic Magnet High School

Katie Krawcheck
Porter Gaud High School

Sophie Levenson 
Porter Gaud High School​

Mina Schaafsma
Academic Magnet High School

Gillian Thomas
Wando High School

Courtenay White
Porter Gaud High School

JOIN THEM! SIGN UP

We need YOU

Be part of the international movement for women, girls, and people of color... right here in the Charleston, SC region

Choose the program you want to support

Volunteer or become a member

Sign up for YWCA.GC news