Who We Are

Girls Inc. of Northern Alberta is the longest running girls’ leadership program in the Wood Buffalo Region since 1979.

Who we are

Our Story

Since 1979, our organization has been committed to empowering girls in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo—first as Big Sisters Society, and since 2004 as Girls Inc. of Northern Alberta.

Through free, empowering programs, we provide a supportive learning environment where girls gain the skills and confidence to succeed in school and life.

Girls Inc. delivers engaging, research-informed programs that are preventative, comprehensive, and designed to help girls grow academically, lead active and healthy lives, develop financial literacy, think critically about media, and explore interests in science, technology, engineering, and math.

Girls Inc team photo
Our Leadership
Meet Our Team
Our dedicated national team sets the strategic direction for the organization.
Two girls writing on the white board.
Our Financials
Annual Reports
86ȼ of every dollar spent goes directly to supporting girls’ development.
Our Partners & Champions
Partners & Champions for Girls
Girls Inc. relies on your investment to provide the new generation of leaders with the support they need to succeed.
our history
How Girls Inc. Started
Girls Inc. History
Girls Inc. was founded in the United States in 1864 to serve girls and young women who were experiencing upheaval in the aftermath of the Civil War.
our bill of rights
Bill of Rights
Our Bill Of Rights
At Girls Inc., we believe every girl should grow up healthy, educated, and independent. The Girls Inc. Bill of Rights reflects our commitment to helping girls develop confidence, leadership, and the skills to succeed in school, in their communities, and in life.

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