Girls Forward is Canada’s leading organization dedicated to empowering girls through sport, physical activity and education.

Since 2005, we have empowered over 36,000 youth and provided 400+ opportunities across Canada.

Our programs and events are done in collaboration with community partners, coast to coast. We create welcoming spaces for girls, ages 4-18, to connect with women Role Models, play various sports and physical activities, and access our curriculum workshops focused on leadership development, body image, consent and boundaries, using your voice and more.

Our Role Models are high-performance athletes, coaches, researchers, students, doctors, firefighters, nurses, teachers, and community champions, amongst so many others. We believe that you can’t be what you don’t see and ensure that our Role Models represent the girls and communities we serve. We are for the girls, by the girls.

For over 20 years, we’ve been creating spaces where girls discover the joy of movement and build self-confidence that lasts a lifetime.

We recognize that every community has unique needs, challenges, and cultural dynamics. Through partnerships with local organizations and our extensive network of REAL Role Models, we design and deliver programs that reflect and celebrate the unique needs, challenges, and cultural dynamics of each community. From urban centres to remote regions of the country, from established athletes to first-time participants, we strive to ensure everyone is welcomed.