The current political environment has had an overwhelmingly negative impact on the girl and gender-expansive youth-serving sector. Organizations that serve youth are facing funding freezes or reductions, financial uncertainty, growing mental health and safety concerns among their staff and youth, and attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), among other issues. Each of us, as individuals and as organizations, are holding a lot as we navigate these challenges while continuing to meet the needs of girls, gender-expansive youth, and their communities. We need supportive spaces where we can connect with others who also understand the importance of centering girls and gender-expansive youth, especially those of color. By coming together, we can build our collective power in order to protect the rights of our young people, sustain our critical programs, and continue to push for a world that we and our young people dream of. 

Join us on Wednesday, May 28th for our virtual Annual Members Meeting, one of Alliance for Girls' hallmark events where members of AFG (including service providers, community leaders, parents/caregivers, advocates, and girls and gender-expansive youth) come together to connect, celebrate each other, strategize, and learn from one another. 

At this Members Meeting, we will:

• Celebrate one another and our collective impact on girls, gender-expansive youth, and their communities​.

• Review and provide feedback on AFG’s key projects.

• Connect with other members, share opportunities and updates on your work, and support one another.

• Participate in breakout discussions centered around the political and funding impacts on organizations, youth mental health and safety, and current advocacy efforts.

Treat yourself to a delicious lunch, on AFG! We’ll be sending $30 digital gift cards to everyone with a valid registration.

This virtual Members Meeting is a timely opportunity for us to have critical conversations as a network on how we can ensure that girls and gender-expansive youth, especially those of color, are valued, respected, and safe, particularly in the current political climate.