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.
Our Mission
GEN's mission is to foster healthy self esteem
in girls by engaging them to explore and
define their personal values and to build skills
that empower them with confidence and
courage to make wise choices.
Learn more about us
GEN's mission is to foster healthy self esteem
in girls by engaging them to explore and
define their personal values and to build skills
that empower them with confidence and
courage to make wise choices.
Learn more about us
In the News
Ganging up on Cyberbullies
KUT - December, 2009
Encouraging girls to find their power
KXAN - November 16, 2009
Opinión: Depresión y abusos amenazan a las jóvenes
Ahora Si - November 13, 2009
Ganging up on Cyberbullies
KUT - December, 2009
Encouraging girls to find their power
KXAN - November 16, 2009
Opinión: Depresión y abusos amenazan a las jóvenes
Ahora Si - November 13, 2009
Upcoming Events
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| Do-Over! How to Reinvent Your Life Book Launch with Ann Daly February 26, 2010 |
| Gala In a Box April 9th, 2010 |
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