BUSINESS
BUSINESS
Our Mission
Girls Mean Business is a nonprofit project dedicated to empowering high school age girls with the knowledge and skills they need to confront bias. We believe that when you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail, and that in failing to educate and equip young women before they encounter bias and/or inequality – be it at college, at work, or elsewhere – we are setting them up to fail. Our mission is to proactively address these issues, ensuring young women are prepared to navigate and challenge any form of discrimination they may face.
We also work to increase awareness of the issues women face in industry around the world; be it labor standards, fair pay, or misogynistic cultural practices within companies, industries, and wider society. We strive to raise awareness about how industry limits progress for women through unfair practices and policies. Advocacy for new legislation is a crucial aspect of our mission. We believe that even though we don’t have a vote yet, knowing about the issues that affect us is crucial. This knowledge prepares us to make informed choices once we are of voting age.
Fair Trade
Fair trade ensures that farmers and workers receive fair wages and working conditions. It promotes ethical and sustainable practices, aiming to improve working conditions and empower communities. By choosing fair trade products, consumers support a more just and equitable global trade system, fostering positive social and environmental impacts.
One of Girls Means Business' priorities is working to transform high schools into Fair Trade zones, assisting schools in sourcing ethically manufactured products and adopting best practices. We also aim to educate consumers, enabling them to make ethical choices regarding their purchases. We strive to raise awareness about how many companies continue to limit progress for women through unfair practices and policies. Advocacy for new legislation is a crucial aspect of our mission, ensuring that businesses adhere to ethical practices. Additionally, we extend our support to female entrepreneurs, recognizing their vital role in driving positive change within industries.
About the Creator
Bella
My name is Bella, and I am a high school student from New York City. I’m passionate about empowering young women to navigate and challenge the biases and inequalities they may encounter throughout their lives. Through my work with Girls Mean Business, I focus on equipping high school girls with the knowledge and skills they need to proactively address these issues, whether in college, the workplace, or beyond.
Our mission is to raise awareness about the systemic challenges women face in industries around the world, including labor standards, fair pay, and misogynistic practices. We also advocate for new legislation to ensure that as future voters, we are prepared to make informed choices that contribute to a more just and equitable society.
