Global Girl Media

Los Angeles, California

Verified PWI Partner

Our Mission

GlobalGirl Media (GGM) develops the voice and media literacy of teenage girls and young women, ages 14-22, in under-served communities by teaching them to create and share digital journalism designed to improve scholastic achievement, ignite community activism and spark social change. Through mentoring, training and access to a worldwide network of trans-media distribution partners, GlobalGirl Media harnesses the power of new digital media to empower young women to bring their often-overlooked perspectives onto the global media stage. By turning up the volume of girl's voices globally, GlobalGirl Media seeks to promote freedom of expression and strengthen substantive journalism that addresses historically marginalized voices, while building self-esteem, leadership capacity, and 21st century skills.

Who We Are

Since launching in 2010, GGM has trained 380 young women in four countries (United States, Morocco, South Africa and the U.K in the following cities: Johannesburg, Rabat/Casablanca, Pristina, Chicago, Los Angeles and Oakland. We have produced over 300 videos and 400 blogs, and partnered with over 40 multimedia companies. By turning up the volume of girl's voices globally, GlobalGirl Media seeks to promote freedom of expression and strengthen substantive journalism that addresses historically marginalized voices. We cover issues that are overlooked and share stories of the under-represented through broadband and broadcast, social media and web presence, women's empowerment and civic engagement events.