Girl Up Brasil

What Girl Up Brasil does

Girl Up Brasil is a non-profit regional affiliate of Girl Up, a global gender-justice organization founded in 2010 under the United Nations Foundation and now in its 15th year. Girl Up operates as a fiscally sponsored initiative of Global Fund for Children, a 501(c)(3) headquartered in Washington, DC. The Brazilian affiliate localizes the network's mission around climate activism and civic participation for adolescent girls and young women in Brazil, with cross-cutting themes of gender equity, leadership development, and STEM access.

The organization's programmatic portfolio includes WiSci (Women in Science) STEAM camps, Teen Advisors cohorts, a global club network of more than 7,850 clubs, the UN Foundation's Next Generation Fellows program, and country-specific initiatives such as "Elas Na Política" — a partnership with Instagram and Brazil's Superior Electoral Court (Tribunal Superior Eleitoral) to expand women's political participation. Girl Up Brasil is led by Executive Director Letícia Bahia. The organization has 1–10 employees and does not publicly disclose financials.

The business model is philanthropic rather than commercial: there are no products or services sold. Revenue (or, more precisely, gross receipts) is generated through foundation grants, institutional partnerships (including the UN Foundation and Instagram), government-adjacent collaborations, individual donations, and time-bounded campaigns such as Future15, which is targeting $1.5 million in fundraising in 2025 to support the network's 15-year milestone and a stated goal of training 500,000 leaders.

Name

Girl Up Brasil

Legal name

Girl Up

Website

https://girlup.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Girl Up Brasil is a non-profit regional affiliate of the global Girl Up network, serving adolescent girls and young women in Brazil through climate activism, civic participation, and leadership development programs funded by philanthropic grants and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Leadership Development and Gender Justice Non-profit Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Human Rights Organizations (813311), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gender Equality & Women’s Rights (BPADAGAF), Student Government & Leadership Programs (EDALAHAA), International Development & Donor-Funded Education Programs (EDADALAB)

Keywords

• Youth leadership development
• Gender equality programs
• Girls empowerment
• Civic participation training
• Climate activism education

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute directly to support girl leaders and programs worldwide. The organization runs fundraising campaigns including the Future15 Donors Circle and annual giving campaigns.
2. Institutional Grants & Partnerships: Girl Up receives support from institutional donors and partners including foundations and corporations. The organization is a fiscally sponsored initiative of Global Fund for Children (501(c)(3), EIN 56-1834887).
3. Event Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors support Girl Up Leadership Summits, WiSci camps, and regional events in exchange for association with the brand and youth audience.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Girl Up Brasil operates as the Brazilian regional affiliate of the global Girl Up nonprofit, running free youth leadership development programs for girls and young women aged 12-24. Its core offerings center on a decentralized club network across Brazil focused on climate activism and civic participation, complemented by leadership skills training, STEM education through WiSci camps, advocacy methodology, teen advisory councils, and micro-grant funding for youth-led gender justice projects. All programming is delivered at no cost to participants and funded through donations, grants, and sponsorships administered via its fiscal sponsor, Global Fund for Children.

Product overview

Girl Up is a global youth leadership organization focused on gender justice, operating as a fiscally sponsored initiative of Global Fund for Children. The organization offers a comprehensive ecosystem of programs including Leadership Development Programs, Teen Advisors Program, WiSci Camps, a Club Network of 7,850+ clubs, Project Awards, Alum Network, and Leadership Summits. These programs work together to train young leaders aged 12-22 in advocacy, STEM, civic participation, and social change across 155 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WiSci: Women in Science camp program focusing on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education for girls
• Teen Advisors
• Project Awards
• Girl Up Alum Network
• Girl Up Brasil

Products and services

• Leadership Development Programs Training programs that provide youth globally with skills, tools, and community to build leadership and accelerate social change for gender justice. Delivered through Girl Up Brasil clubs and targeted at girls aged 12-24 in Brazil.
• Girl Up Club Network A global network of over 7,850 clubs in 155 countries where young leaders organize, advocate, and drive change for gender equality in their communities. Girl Up Brasil runs local clubs focused on climate activism and civic participation.
• Teen Advisors Program A global advisory board of teen leaders who provide guidance on Girl Up's programming and represent youth voices in gender justice initiatives. Teen Advisors aged 14-19 serve as advisors and advocates for girls' leadership globally.
• WiSci (Women in Science) Camps STEAM camps and programs designed to bridge the gender gap in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics through mentorship and hands-on learning. Delivered in partnership with Google, UN Foundation, and others across Southeast Asia, Morocco, Rwanda, and other locations.
• Project Awards Funding and grants for Girl Up clubs and leaders to execute projects addressing gender justice issues in their communities. The micro-grant program supports youth-led activism initiatives.
• Leadership Summits Annual in-person and virtual summits bringing together Girl Up leaders from around the world for training, networking, and advocacy skill-building. Includes the Global Leadership Summit in Washington DC and regional summits across LATAM, Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America.
• Girl Up Alum Network A network connecting former Girl Up activists and members for continued engagement, mentorship, and professional development as they navigate adulthood.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500,000+ young leaders trained in 15 years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Global Fund for ChildrencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGirl Up is a fiscally sponsored initiative of Global Fund for Children (GFC), a 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 56-1834887). GFC provides legal, governance, and administrative oversight while Girl Up maintains programmatic autonomy.
• UN FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGirl Up partners with UN Foundation for youth advocacy initiatives including the Next Generation Fellows program connected to the UN Secretary-General's Our Common Agenda.
• UNICEFmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on community outreach, advocacy campaigns, and youth programming in various regions including Latin America and Africa.
• InstagrammajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Instagram on the 'Elas Na Política' project in Brazil connecting Girl Up Brazil with the Brazilian Superior Electoral Court for youth political engagement.
• WiSci (Women in Science STEAM Camps)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGirl Up's flagship STEM program partnering with Google, UN Foundation, and others to deliver girls-only STEAM camps in Southeast Asia, Morocco, Rwanda, and other locations.
• American Heart AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership to expand access to CPR training and health programming for Girl Up clubs in the Mid-Atlantic region.
• Brazilian Superior Electoral CourtmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner on the 'Elas Na Política' project facilitating youth political engagement and civic participation among Brazilian Girl Up leaders.

Scale indicators9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Women Deliver: Global advocacy organization focused on gender equality and the health and rights of girls and women. Host of the Women Deliver Conference that Girl Up actively attends, making it a strong peer in advocacy and convening.
• Malala Fund: Girl-focused education and leadership nonprofit working to break barriers for girls through advocacy, grantmaking, and youth-led programming, with comparable funding model and mission overlap.
• Global Fund for Women: International grantmaking foundation supporting women's rights organizations globally, with a comparable donor-funded model and similar gender justice focus area — and notably the parent entity of Girl Up's fiscal sponsor.
• Room to Read: International nonprofit focused on girls' education and gender equality in Asia and Africa, combining literacy programs with life skills and mentorship for adolescent girls — overlapping significantly with Girl Up's WiSci and leadership development offerings.
• Plan International: Global NGO focused on advancing children's rights and gender equality, with similar girls' empowerment clubs, leadership programs, and donor-funded model operating across 80+ countries.
• She's the First: Nonprofit that partners with local organizations to educate and empower girls in low-income countries, with similar youth-led advocacy model, club/network-style programs, and grassroots donor base.

Regional players

• INJAZ: Regional nonprofit operating across the Middle East and North Africa focused on youth workforce readiness and entrepreneurship education, with comparable club/branch-based delivery model and corporate sponsorship structure.

Emerging players

• African Leadership Academy: Pan-African leadership development institution focused on identifying and developing young African leaders. Shares Girl Up's youth leadership development DNA, particularly relevant given Girl Up's strong Africa regional operations.

Broad incumbents

• UNICEF: Global UN agency focused on children's rights and welfare, with significant gender equality programming. Girl Up partners with UNICEF on outreach and advocacy, making it a comparable incumbent operating at greater scale.
• UN Women: United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women, operating at a much larger scale but sharing Girl Up's core mission and serving as a key policy and advocacy reference point for the organization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/girlup
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/girlupcampaign
• Facebookfacebook.com/girlup
• Instagraminstagram.com/girlup
• TikToktiktok.com/@girlup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/girl-up

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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