Philanthropic Support of Women and Girls Is Key to Preparing Girls to Lead Globally
GSSEM's newest white paper looks at the role of philanthropy in helping girls be strong global citizens.
April 08, 2025
Decades of research show that when women are more involved in global diplomacy, economic and social systems are stronger and more sustainable. In its first white paper of 2025, Investing in Girls and Women: The Power of Global Citizenship, Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan (GSSEM) examines the importance of philanthropic support of girls and women in helping women realize their full potential on the global stage.
Investing in girls' leadership, advocacy training, and education not only benefits girls and women in their personal development but also results in a more just and successful world. Despite the potential benefits provided by this type of giving, philanthropy dedicated to opportunities that provide girls and women with the skills, networks, and opportunities to engage in global leadership remains significantly lower than other areas of giving.
Philanthropy can remove financial barriers and create opportunities to develop girls into global citizens. Increasing philanthropy in these areas can provide young women with the knowledge, confidence, and tools they need to shape their communities and the world.
GSSEM Girl Scout Delegates
Girl Scouts has a long history of empowering girls and young women in leadership, civic engagement, and advocacy. Thanks to the Skillman Foundation, four GSSEM Girl Scouts participated in the United Nations Working Group on Girls (WGG) and the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69).
The experience provided the girls with a unique opportunity to engage directly in international discussions on gender equity, human rights, and youth leadership. Read their first-hand accounts of their time at UN CSW69 on GSSEM's GirlTalk blog.
