Running a girls empowerment group is one of the most meaningful and impactful things you can do as an educator, mentor, youth coach, or community leader. Girls today are navigating a world filled with social pressure, comparison, academic expectations, friendship challenges, and a constant sense of “not enough.” What they need most is a safe, supportive environment where they can grow in confidence, kindness, resilience, leadership, and self trust.

A well designed empowerment group gives girls exactly that. It provides structure, connection, and the tools they need to understand themselves, build strong friendships, develop emotional awareness, and step into their strengths. And with the right approach, running a girls empowerment group in 2026 can be simple, joyful, and deeply fulfilling.

Here is your complete guide to running a powerful girls empowerment group this year.

1. Start With a Safe and Supportive Foundation

Girls need emotional safety before they can open up. Set the tone from the very beginning by:

• creating group agreements
• encouraging kindness and respect
• introducing yourself warmly
• using icebreakers to build connection
• making sure every girl feels seen and valued

A strong foundation sets the stage for meaningful growth.

2. Create a Clear Structure for Your Group

A great empowerment program is organized and predictable. Girls thrive when they know what to expect and where each week is heading.

A strong structure includes:

• a weekly theme
• a guided discussion
• a reflection or journaling activity
• a creative or confidence building activity
• time for sharing and connection
• a closing ritual

Structure brings clarity and makes your sessions feel purposeful.

3. Choose Topics Girls Can Connect With

Empowerment is most effective when girls see themselves reflected in the topics. Popular themes include:

• confidence
• kindness
• friendships
• emotional awareness
• resilience
• self esteem
• leadership
• identity
• mindfulness
• courage
• positive self talk

These topics help girls understand who they are and how they want to show up in the world.

4. Build in Reflection and Self Awareness Every Week

True empowerment begins with self understanding. Girls need time to explore:

• their strengths
• their values
• their emotions
• their goals
• their challenges
• their identity

Use reflection tools such as:

• journaling prompts
• partner shares
• guided questions
• strengths exercises

Reflection builds inner confidence and emotional maturity.

5. Include Creative, Hands On Activities

Girls learn through experience. Creative activities help them express themselves, explore identity, and build confidence in a fun, low pressure way.

Activities might include:

• art or collage
• journaling
• role plays
• group challenges
• mindfulness exercises
• vision boards
• kindness projects

These make your sessions engaging and memorable.

6. Create Opportunities for Leadership

Empowerment grows when girls take on small leadership roles such as:

• leading a warm up
• reading a prompt
• helping a partner
• sharing a win
• presenting an idea
• planning an activity

Leadership builds confidence, responsibility, and pride.

7. Repeat Core Rituals to Build Connection and Consistency

Rituals make your group feel safe and predictable. You can include:

• opening check ins
• weekly affirmations
• gratitude circles
• closing reflections

These moments strengthen the group culture and help girls leave each session feeling grounded.

8. Use a Turnkey Curriculum So You Can Focus on Connection, Not Planning

Planning a ten week empowerment program from scratch takes hours of work. A ready to use curriculum saves time, reduces stress, and ensures your program is high quality and transformative.

This is why I created the 10-Week Girls Empowerment Group Kit, a complete system that gives you everything you need to lead a signature girls empowerment program with confidence and ease.

Want to Run a Powerful Girls Empowerment Program Without Planning From Scratch?

The Girls Group Leader Launch Bundle includes everything you need to lead a meaningful, structured, engaging girls empowerment program, including:

• ten complete weekly session plans
• step by step facilitator guidance
• beautifully designed worksheets
• reflection and journaling tools
• confidence and leadership activities
• kindness and friendship tools
• discussion prompts
• group challenges
• creative exercises
• closing rituals
• printable empowerment materials

Plus, 4 done for you activity kits to expand your offerings and make an even bigger impact (and income!) empowering girls!

Perfect for:

• schools
• after school clubs
• community programs
• youth groups
• mentoring circles
• coaching programs

With this kit, you can support girls in developing confidence, resilience, leadership, and self worth in a way that feels natural, organized, and deeply impactful.

You can explore and download the Girls Group Leader Launch Bundle instantly here.