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2019 Leadership Academy Graduates
Saving Lives, Changing Lives One Girl At A Time
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A SIMPLE MISSION
WITH BOLD RESULTS

Welcome to Save Girls on FYER (SGOF), a dedicated space where we inspire and empower girls of color to become Future Young Educated Role Models. We are committed to fostering a community that values education, liberation, and celebrates the brilliance of every black and brown girl.

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By offering hands-on experiences in advocacy and leadership with a social justice lens, we instill essential skills, foster self-esteem, and support girls in challenging systemic barriers. Our tailored programs promote self-identity, confidence, and resilience, enabling girls to overcome societal challenges. Celebrating every black and brown girl's brilliance, SGOF provides a platform for personal growth, self-love, and experiencing joy within a supportive community

WHAT WE DO FOR BLACK & BROWN GIRLS

SGOF provides young girls of color three powerful programs that build on each other to educate, liberate and celebrate each girl, helping them grow into confident Future Young Educated Role Models.

JOIN THE MISSION

Over the last 10 years,

we have educated,

liberated, and 

celebrated...

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Workshops

500

Alumnae

123

Attendance

84%

Retention

90%

WHAT THE GIRLS ARE SAYING

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Amani 2020 Leadership Academy Graduate

"Being able to see and be a part of a program that is here to uplift and inspire young girls of color is truly inspiring to me. Having a platform to elevate my voice is especially impactful because there are so many negative opinions and stereotypes of black girls out there. My voice will help liberate many future generations to come."

Amani

Alumna, 2020

LATEST NEWS

Jacquee Porter During Interview Republican American
Watch: Future Young Education Models

Republican American | April 3, 2024

WATERBURY (Republican American) — Ija of Republican American interviews Founder & CEO, Jacquee Porter about the new SGOF Leadership Center for girls of color.

Jacquee Porter on Channel 8 News
Nyberg: Leadership Center For Girls of Color Opens In Waterbury

WTNH  |  March 4, 2024

WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — A new center in Waterbury is working to inspire and empower black and brown girls throughout the community. Save Girls on F.Y.E.R., is a leadership center for girls of color, led by women of color. F.Y.E.R. stands for future, young educated role models.

Leadership Academy Graduates
Black Girl Freedom Fund Invests Over $4 Million In 68 Organizations

Forbes  |  April 27, 2022

Although more conscientious efforts towards funding for women continue to increase, the statistics are still staggering, especially for Black women. Moreover, looking at the micro-level of financing for women, young Black girls, femmes and gender-expansive youth receive even a smaller amount of monetary support.

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