What is GEM?     

GEM is all about engaging girls to take the lead to create and implement physical activity programs that meet their unique needs and serve as change-agents to improve the health and wellness of their own communities.

With initial investment and continued support from the Atlanta Falcons Youth Foundation, we are working to increase physical activity, strengthen emotional wellness and build leadership skills in middle school girls by creating supportive girl-led physical activity at over 100 sites throughout Georgia. 

Empowering Middle School Girls to Promote Long Term Health

GEM is on a mission to improve the health and well-being of middle school girls by empowering them to take the lead in developing physical activity programs designed by girls, for girls.

We empower middle school girls to create sustainable habits for better long-term physical and mental health by providing leadership training, program management, and custom-designed, innovative tools and resources to GEM girl groups at over 100 sites. As youth leaders, girls take charge as they get active together and support and encourage their peers in setting and achieving goals.

As a statewide initiative to increase physical activity and fitness levels of Georgia’s middle school girls, GEM is engaging over 18,000 girls in schools, Boys and Girls Clubs, and Girl Scout Troops – AND motivating almost 200,000 girls to get moving!

Questions Please Contact Brianna.White@henry.k12.ga.us