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The GGU International Leadership Academy

*Applications close May 10, 2021*
Due to COVID-19 safety protocols we will have to stick to a smaller group in 2021. It is our goal to include EVERY interested girl in the Girls Gearing Up network. If there is not space for you at the 2021 Academy in Berlin, we'll try to find another way for you to get involved!

The Girls Gearing Up 2021 International Leadership Academy will be held from July 4-11, 2021 at the Berlin Brandenburg International School in Kleinmachnow, just outside of Berlin.

In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and with the goal of continuing to serve motivated teen changemakers around the world, Girls Gearing Up will offer its 2021 Academy as a hybrid event. Our main hub in Berlin will collaborate daily with smaller hubs in Malawi and India to allow for cross-cultural exchange. We will use a mix of online and locally implemented activities to support our international cohort as they amplify local stories and diverse perspectives both in their communities and around the world.
If you would like to learn about the hygiene protocols we will be following to keep everyone safe, please feel free to
get in touch!

ACADEMY TUITION FEE : 400 EUR
Financial assistance available in certain cases upon request. Please inquire for more information.

**Reduktion der Teilnehmerbeiträge in begründeten Fällen und nach Absprache möglich.

We look forward to begin getting to know you through your answers to the application below. We'll follow up with a phone or video interview so we can get a better idea of who you are and what you're looking to get out of the Academy. If you have any additional questions, just drop us a line.

2021 Girls Gearing Up Application Form

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Participant name *

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Email *

Phone number *

Interview contact details (Skype name or Whatsapp/Phone number for Videocall) *

Grade and school, city, country *

Age and birthday (dd/mm/yyyy) *

Are you applying for financial aid? *

Why are you interested in coming to GGU? *

What are some issues that really matter to you? *

What kind of Power Mentors would you be interested in meeting? *

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If you prefer to send us a video to answer the above questions, that's great too! You can send it to us via Instagram or Facebook direct message.

What people say about GGU:

"The highlight of my 2016 was meeting all of you guys. You have no idea how much of a positive impact you all have had on me!" - Navya, 16

"The first day I just knew it would be the best week of my whole life - and surely it was. It made me feel like I can accomplish anything with the right amount of hard work."
- Anastasia, 14

"You have created lifetime experiences! She made so many new friends and loved every minute. She will most definitely return next year!" - Meike, mom

Would you like to be connected to a GGU alumna or parent? Write to courtney@girlsgearingup.org.

​​"GGU was the highlight of my year"

The GGU International Leadership Academy

2021 Girls Gearing Up Application Form

"GGU was the highlight of my year"