Welcome to The Strong Women Foundation
We believe that every girl deserves the chance to dream big and become the strong, empowered woman she is destined to be.
BRIDGING THE GAP: HOW WE EMPOWER GIRLS
College Preparation
College Preparation
College Preparation
In 2022, only 44% of young adults aged 18 to 24 from low-income families enrolled in postsecondary education, compared to 79% of their peers from higher-income households. This gap highlights the significant barriers to education and opportunity faced by those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Health and Wellness
College Preparation
College Preparation
In 2022-2023, children from the lowest-income households (below 100% of the poverty level) faced an alarming obesity rate of 24.1%, more than double the 10.4% rate seen in children from the highest-income families (above 400% of the poverty level). Unstable home environments contribute to unhealthy eating habits and increased obesity risks among vulnerable youth.
Mentorship
College Preparation
Financial Education
Research indicates a significant correlation between low income and higher rates of domestic violence. Women in the lowest income bracket experience domestic violence at a rate nearly three times higher than those in the highest income bracket.
Financial Education
College Preparation
Financial Education
Only 12% of girls feel very confident making personal financial decisions, with one-third of the gender gap in financial literacy attributed to confidence levels. The absence of parental support, particularly in low-income households, significantly hampers a child's financial literacy development.