Because of Hardy Girls Healthy Women, I feel connected. I feel real. I feel strong. Most importantly, I feel like I am really making a difference in our world, one step at a time. -Adriana
Because of Hardy Girls Healthy Women, I feel connected. I feel real. I feel strong. Most importantly, I feel like I am really making a difference in our world, one step at a time. -Adriana


Want to bring Hardy Girls’ proven approach to supporting and empowering girls to your school or community? Interested in learning more about how to teach media literacy skills? Want to start a girls’ group, or learn a new way to approach mentoring? The Hardy Girls Healthy Women Training Institute is here to help.
Powered by the latest research on girls’ healthy development, the Training Institute supports adults working with girls around the country and the world. Whether you are a teacher, a social worker, a guidance counselor, a therapist, a parent, or anyone else who works with girls, we can help you empower the girls in your life!
Here’s what we can offer you:
All our offerings are informed by the expertise and research of Hardy Girls’ co-founder Lyn Mikel Brown, EdD.
Fees from our Training Institute offerings support Hardy Girls programs that give girls the opportunity to explore new areas of interest, to challenge themselves by learning new skills, and to build alliances with other girls while learning from women who are breaking free of stereotypes. Learn more about our programs for girls.
Rachel Coffey, AmeriCorps VISTA/Training Institute Coordinator
(207) 861-8131
training@hghw.org