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ABOUT US

In the fall of 2022, the leaders of 3D Girls, Inc. and Girls of Excellence, Inc., Raioni Madison and Toya Russell-Phillips, saw a need for greater collaboration among girl-serving organizations in the Atlanta area. They gathered 11 leaders from local organizations for quarterly conversations and professional development experiences. These gatherings offered a space to build community, capacity, and collaboration among the leaders, and they quickly realized the power of working together.

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In the months that followed, the group continued to meet and discuss ways to improve the lives of girls in Atlanta and surrounding areas. The work was done to develop an infrastructure for collaborating and raising funding. They began to implement programs and initiatives that had a real impact on girls' lives. In 2024, the group launched The Girls Cooperative, Inc., a non-profit organization. At the core of the Girls Cooperative philosophy lies the belief that every girl possesses immense potential, waiting to be unlocked. 

OUR MISSION
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WHO WE ARE
Events

EVENTS

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An intensive 6-week program teaching students the fundamentals of cybersecurity and digital defense.

CODE-Y-CYBER-U / Cyber Defender 6-Week Bootcamp

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A hands-on STEM expo featuring interactive activities and innovation exhibits for youth and families.

STEM City Expo

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A fun evening of glow-in-the-dark slime making, open gym tumble, and STEM activities for kids ages 7–18.

Parent Night Out – Glow Party

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A week-long camp blending STEM, mindfulness, and creativity to empower rising 5th-8th graders.

Mindfulness Camp – Innovate & Elevate

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A hands-on workshop for ages 12–17 exploring the science behind body care, wellness, and innovation.

THE SCIENCE OF YOU: Innovation in Body Care

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Opens Tuesday, August 6 | Closes Sunday, September 15

High school girls (ages 13–17) are invited to apply to join Girls Going Global’s signature international leadership experience in Ghana — a journey of identity, sisterhood, and global awareness.

GGG 2026 Ghana Travel Camp Student Application Launch

Travel Polaroids

Tuesday, August 12 | 7:00 PM EST virtual

Learn more about Girls Going Global’s 2026 Ghana Travel Camp — part of our Fill-A-Plane initiative to take 100 high school girls (ages 13–17) on a transformational international experience. This session will cover what to expect, who should apply, and how to get involved.

GGG 2026 Ghana Travel Camp Info Session 

Travel Polaroids

Tuesday, August 26 | 7:00 PM EST virtual

Didn’t make the first session? Join us for a second opportunity to learn how to be part of our 2026 Ghana Travel Camp experience. This session will cover what to expect, who should apply, and how to get involved.

GGG 2026 Ghana Travel Camp Info Session 

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our purpose

The Girls Cooperative unites a diverse coalition of 501c3 organizations with a shared mission to advocate for girls' needs, build the capacity of girl-serving organizations, and celebrate the achievements and potential of young women through impactful programming and advocacy across organizations.

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The Cooperative aims to:

  • Create a Community for Collaboration: Provide a space for girl-serving organizations to share resources, ideas, and best practices to strengthen their collective impact.

  • Advocate for Girls: Address systemic challenges facing girls in underserved communities through unified advocacy and public policy efforts.

  • Celebrate Girls: Highlight the accomplishments and potential of girls through annual programming and awareness campaigns designed to inspire and empower.

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