YOUR GENEROSITY GAVE HER CONFIDENCE

This letter is built from the real words of some of the 193 girls who participated in the Fall ZGiRLS Confidence Program.

THE IMPACT BEHIND THE LETTER.

We don’t guess at the impact you’re making through you’re donation—we measure it, week by week, as girls build lasting confidence they carry beyond the program.

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MEET IMOGEN. SHE’S AMAZING.

One powerful line in the letter came from a 12-year-old girl named Imogen:

“I can stand up without being uncomfortable, and I don’t have to be fearless.”

But Imogen didn’t start the program feeling this way. Before joining the Confidence Program, she shared:

“I feel shy to show myself and my personality at first.”

Her mom told us that Imogen struggled with confidence, comparison, goal-setting, and conflict resolution.

At the start of the program, Imogen’s confidence score was 3.1 out of 5.

During the program, Imogen’s mindset began to shift. Here’s what Imogen said she learned each week:

  • Develop a Growth Mindset: “I can do well if I try my best.”

  • Build self-worth: “I can block out the things that other people say about me.”

  • Take on challenges & learn from failure: “I can take in my mistakes and learn from them instead of doubting myself and hating myself”

  • Advocate for myself: “I can stand up without being uncomfortable, and I don’t have to be fearless.”

By the end of the program, Imogen’s confidence score rose to 3.6, crossing into the high confidence range.

Imogen described feeling stronger in her confidence, and she especially loved the encouragement and connection she experienced each week from her peers. 

Her mom agreed: “I really loved this program for my daughter.  The sessions powerfully named many of the formative forces that I’ve wanted to share with my daughter so that she can realize her potential, cultivate her interests, and pursue her dreams.”

But don’t just take our word for it. Scroll through to hear from the Fall 2025 ZGiRLS participants directly.

  • “I am worth it. If I set goals and believe in myself I can be the best person I can be.”

    — A’Kayla, age 11

  • "I can ask for help.”

    — Ganji, age 12

  • “It’s okay that I cannot do certain things yet I can just keep trying and be confident in myself.”

    — Nadira, age 12

  • “I can express my feelings.”

    — Zivah, age 12

  • “I have the power to do more than I think I can.”

    — Hayden, age 12

  • “I can make comparisons inspiring and I love a lot of things about my wonderful self.”

    — Roxanne, age 12

  • “I can take off labels and not let them define me.”

    — Paisley, age 13

  • “All of my failures were worth it in the end!"

    — Samaira, age 11

Thank you, truly.

YOU are the reason girls are ready to tackle the new year with courage, strength, and resilience.