WHO WE ARE

THE GIRLS' LEGACY

The Girls’ Legacy is a dynamic Zimbabwean organization dedicated to empowering girls and young women through education, mentorship, and leadership development. Our mission is to create inclusive spaces where girls can build confidence, access opportunities, and become agents of change in their communities.

We invite partners and funders who share our commitment to equity, resilience, and transformation to join us. Together, we can scale our impact, elevate girls’ leadership, and build a future where every girl in Zimbabwe is safe, supported, and free to thrive.

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OUR BEGINNINGS

ORGANIZATION HISTORY

The Girls Legacy was established in 2007 and registered as a Trust in 2012. The organization seeks to invest in young women’s education and leadership through responding to their practical needs, providing mentorship and enabling them to form networks amongst themselves. These networks form a club system which is run by girls themselves in different communities. The premise of the clubs is to create learning hubs for girls through a holistic approach that facilitates interpersonal and intra-personal empowerment for the girls.

To achieve its long-term mission of empowering girls and young women across Zimbabwe, The Girls’ Legacy has identified a set of strategic priorities that respond directly to the urgent realities they face today. These strategies outline the key objectives and focus areas most critical to driving meaningful change, from creating safe spaces for dialogue and learning, to equipping girls with life skills, vocational training, and leadership development.

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OUR VALUES

WHAT WE BELIEVE

Our Vision

Empowering young women and girls in Zimbabwe to lead with confidence, live with purpose, and inspire transformation in their communities.

Our Mission

The Girls’ Legacy exists to transform lives of girls and young women in Zimbabwe by creating inclusive spaces for leadership development, mentorship, and personal growth. Through education, skills training, and community engagement, we equip girls to build confidence, claim their rights, and lead transformative change in their lives and communities.

Our Values

Empowerment: We activate agency in girls, enabling them to lead, innovate, and transform their communities while providing tailored support to recognize their unique starting points.
Safety & Respect: We prioritize physical, emotional, and psychological safety, fostering environments where girls feel protected, respected, and free to express themselves.
Collaboration & Community: We engage families, community leaders, and partners as co-creators of change, promoting ownership and shared responsibility through collaborative efforts.

OUR COMMITMENT

Facilitating the empowerment of young women and girls

The Girls Legacy has demonstrated its commitment to putting individual girls at the centre of its work. As part of the community, families play a key role in facilitating the emancipation of girls and young women. Engaging families makes them aware of the harmful impact of gender-based violence on their daughters and opens their eyes to alternatives for girls. It gives families an opportunity to listen to the voices of girls and provide support so that the girls can achieve their full potential.

Working in partnership with other organizations, The Girls Legacy contributes to advocacy with policymakers. We share the issues the girls raise and elevate their experiences to inform policy discussions conducted by legislators.

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