Girls Incorporated of Durham: Evaluation Report Year 1

This report is a comprehensive assessment prepared by the Students Commission of Canada (SCC) that evaluates the effectiveness of the Girls Inc. of Durham’s programs—GirlSPACE, Mind+Body, GirlZone, and Allies in Action—on young girls and women. The program serves young girls age 13-18, where they are empowered to become healthy, educated, self-confident, and independent adults, while becoming strong leaders in their community. The evaluation used both quantitative (surveys) and qualitative (focus groups and written responses) methods to analyze the impact of the program. The report underscores the program’s success in positively impacting participants’ views on lifelong learning and youth leadership, enhancing resilience and empowering them as community leaders. The report emphasizes the importance of a supportive, pro-girl environment and long-term mentoring in fostering strong, empowered leaders who can contribute to social change.