The girls kicked into high gear this weekend with an empowering Taekwondo session led by Master Doh Kim. Through hands-on self-defense training, the girls built confidence, strengthened their awareness, and learned how to stand strong in challenging situations.

GirlsUP launched our 2025–2026 Teen Board year with a lively debate game celebrating the start of the Supreme Court term, followed by a thoughtful “What I Wish I Knew in Middle School” panel led by our senior members. We loved welcoming both new and returning Teen […]

GirlsUP successfully launched its first after-school program at Blessed Sacrament this fall. Our 12 week after-school program is modeled on the five pillars of our summer curriculum and provides a space for girls to reflect, connect and grow, inspiring them to deepen their sense of self. […]

In May, we said hui hou to our graduating GirlsUP seniors at our GirlsUP luau — a joyful celebration of everything they’ve accomplished and the bright futures ahead of them. These inspiring young women have been part of our community since middle school, growing as leaders, […]

Through our partnership with the Summer Academy of the New York Times, GirlsUP Senior Teen Board member Iman Al Said was selected to attend the prestigious program in New York City — and was awarded a full scholarship for her participation. Iman enrolled in an opinion […]