Our Story
Originally called The Ophelia Project, GENaustin (the Girls Empowerment
Network) was created in 1996 by 12 concerned mothers raising adolescent
girls in Austin, Texas. These mothers met after reading Reviving Ophelia,
a book by Dr. Mary Pipher, to address an increasing trend among middle school
aged girls - a systematic decline and sometimes permanent loss of self-esteem.
The outcome of which can be devastating: epidemic levels of anorexia/bulimia,
selfmutilation, depression, low academic achievement, teen pregnancy, and
drug abuse.
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In the News
Summit educates local teens on healthy life choices
Daily Texan - July, 2009
Grant helps program for girls expand
Community Impact Newspaper - June, 2009
Impact Austin names 2009 grant recipients
Austin Business Journal - June, 2009
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Summit educates local teens on healthy life choices
Daily Texan - July, 2009
Grant helps program for girls expand
Community Impact Newspaper - June, 2009
Impact Austin names 2009 grant recipients
Austin Business Journal - June, 2009
More News