Overview

The Cinnamongirl Inc. (CGI) program is designed to complement the education participants receive in school. Each month the 15 participants and 8 mentors spend time organized under three main headings: Relationship Building, Enrichment Activities and Empowerment Dialogues.

In these meetings, participants are introduced to a wide variety of experiential activities that promote in CGI's participants a sense of belonging to a community in which they explore personal-growth discussions and enrichment trips related to culture, history, health & nutrition, education and career development.

Sharing these experiences encourage support, guidance and "sistership."

Relationships with Dynamic Women

Participants build long-lasting relationships with professional women across career paths and backgrounds. Participants also establish new friendships with other highly motivated young girls.

Enrichment Activities

Participants will experience a world outside their community. Enrichment trips include visits to cultural festivals, museums, live theatre, career development, Day-in-the-Life...and more.

Empowerment Dialogues

The girls will participate in discussions like, "What Is a True Leader", "Handling Rejection, Criticism & Failure" and "Developing a Positive Body Image." Moderators facilitate these discussions and mentors add their feelings and experiences.