How can I get involved?
Start by visiting our Take Action pages to learn more and get involved with an issue you care about. Sign up for email updates or follow us on Instagram to stay up-to-date on what we are doing.
If you are a student or faculty member, consider starting a Chapter at your high school, middle school, community center, or nonprofit organization. If you’re a parent or a supporter of our work, we hope you will consider donating to keep the program running!
What if I’m a college student?
College students can join, affiliate, or launch a Feminist Campus, group. Feminist Campus works with students to launch new feminist organizations on campuses across the country, supplement the work of existing student-led feminist organizations, implement feminist campaigns on campus and in the community, provide educational, organizational, tactical, and leadership support; bring student voices, interests, and issues to the national stage; organize on-the-ground to defeat anti-feminist state legislation; and hosts conferences and summits to educate and train activists.
Can I intern with GLI?
GLI sometimes offers summer internships to high school students currently active in a GLI Chapter and year-round to college students. Internships generally take place in person at our Los Angeles or D.C. office. Interns work with GLI staff and student leaders to update human rights-based program materials, support current GLI Chapters, and start new Chapters. Learn more about applying for an internship with GLI and other Feminist Majority Foundation programs. Contact us with questions.
What if I’m not a girl? Can I still participate in GLI?
Yes, and we hope you will! Though the GLI program initially mainly focused on closing the global gender gap in education and was made up of mostly girls, we have expanded our work to include a range of human rights and gender equality issues. We believe that feminists of all genders should work together to further human rights for all. Remember, GLI is for everyone because human rights are for everyone!
Thinking of starting a Chapter? Check out these FAQs:
How do I start a Chapter?
To start a Chapter, you must submit a GLI Chapter Application. If you have questions before you submit your application, Contact Us.
Who can start a Chapter?
Any student or faculty member can apply to start a Chapter at their middle or high school. Students or parents can apply to start a Community Chapter outside of school, and nonprofit staff can apply to incorporate a GLI into their program. If you are a high school senior or 8th grader (or in the last grade your school offers), you must identify a student who will continue the Chapter after you graduate. This person’s contact information must be included in your application.
Is there a due date?
Yes, you will see a few due dates on the application. We can be flexible on deadlines, but please try your best to meet them!
What happens after I submit my application?
After you submit your application, you will receive a confirmation email. In about 2 weeks, you’ll hear from a GLI staff member with any further questions. Once you’ve been accepted, you will receive an acceptance email along with your Chapter Charter Agreement, and your Chapter’s Guidebook login. The applicant should read the Chapter Charter agreement carefully and discuss any questions with GLI staff.
What materials will I receive?
Chapters will receive a starter kit with some goodies to help kick off their Chapter. Chapters also get a username and password to log in to the GLI Guidebook, an extensive online resource that will guide you in structuring the content of your Chapter meetings.
Will there be training to help me learn how to run my Chapter?
Yes, in addition to the information in the GLI Guidebook, GLI hosts several trainings in the fall and spring of each school year. Trainings are often held in person in NYC, Northern California, and Southern California. Online trainings are offered for Chapters that cannot make it to any in-person training.
We strongly recommend that at least two representatives from your Chapter must participate in a training each year, although everyone involved in the Chapter is welcome.
What do Chapters do during the year?
Chapters hold regular meetings (on average, Chapters meet once a week). Chapters will focus on learning about gender equity and human rights, followed by advocacy and fundraising through hosting an Advocacy Event. There are a variety of human rights and gender equity issues Chapters get involved with. Visit our Take Action pages to learn more about some of them.
What is expected of a Chapter?
- Have fun and gain new skills – attend your a GLI training (in person or online)
- Educate yourself and your peers on an issue you care about – hold regular meetings to learn about gender equity & human rights
- Raise awareness in your community – hold an Advocacy Event to spread the word about something important to you
- Meet and collaborate with other leaders – send at least one representative to the GLI regional meetings in your area
- Keep GLI in the loop – send GLI staff regular Chapter updates, including Advocacy Event you’ve held and any updated contact information
What Are My Responsibilities as a Faculty Advisor?
Faculty Advisors are usually a teacher or staff person at the student leader’s school, but in the case of a Community Chapter, the Faculty Advisor may be non-profit staff or a parent.
Faculty Advisor responsibilities include:
- Help students establish GLI Chapter as a school club (if relevant)
- Attend Chapter meetings if required by the school or at the student leader’s request
- Attend a GLI training online or in person once a year
- Stay in touch with GLI staff, and provide updates on Chapter leadership
- Encourage graduating student leaders to train younger students as future leaders
- Encourage Chapter members to engage with the Guidebook and related activities
- Facilitate constructive dialogue about sensitive human rights issues that may arise during Chapter meetings