Girl Security is a nonpartisan, 501C3 organization that seeks to increase the number of women in national security by providing girls and young women with learning, training, and mentoring support. Engaging girls will be the most important national security advancement of the 21st century.
Through specialized programming designed with women national security experts, child and adolescent mental health professionals, and girls, Girl Security explores girls' understanding of personal security and provides an intensive and comprehensive understanding of U.S. national security. Learn more about our programming.
As part of the Girl Security program, girls participate in simulation exercises developed by women national security practitioners. Learn more about the Girl Security simulations.
For girls interested in national security careers, Girl Security provides girls with placement in a phased mentorship network that pairs them with a woman national security professional one step ahead of them in their academic and professional advancement. Become a mentor.
"Because of Girl Security, I decided to pursue a career in national security." - High School Student, '18
"This program gave my daughter a sense of purpose." - Parent, HS Girl, '18
Girl Security presents programming in the classroom during the academic year, after school, or as part of summer programming.
Girl Security is partnering with organizations that share Girl Security’s mission to empower girls and support girls’ leadership in industries where women remain underrepresented.
Girl Security also offers community programming that educates girls and their communities about strategies to strengthen their understanding of national security.