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designed to equip young Women of Color with the tools to navigate obstacles, build confidence, and become leaders in their lives, schools, and communities.

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Two young Women of Color wearing Chica Project t-shirts and chica face paint holding a large red Chica Project balloon at a Boston community event, celebrating sisterhood and youth empowerment

Confidence.

Leadership.

Self-Care.

Power.

Life Skills.

Confidence. Leadership. Self-Care. Power. Life Skills.

How We Work with Chicas

CHICAS IN BLOOM PROGRAM

We recognize and embrace the multiple facets of our cultures and the daily challenges young women face. Our 3-month curriculum brings together groups of 15-25 participants to explore their identities, build community, and gain tools to navigate obstacles related to education, financial stability, social capital, and political power—inspiring them to become leaders in their personal lives, schools, and communities. Chicas in Bloom is offered, on-site, at Boston Public Schools and other community locations. Interested in bringing CIB to your site? Fill out the Partnership Form below.

Two Latina girls collaborating on a writing activity during a Chicas in Bloom program session at a Boston Public School, building leadership skills and identity through Chica Project's 3-month curriculum

CHICAS CONNECT PROGRAM

We create a vibrant community of Chica Project alumni, mentors, peer leaders, staff, interns, and fellows committed to fostering lifelong connections and professional growth. Through networking gatherings, professional development courses, mentorship partnerships, advocacy, and fundraising initiatives, we empower our community to thrive personally and professionally while giving back to Chica Project and society at large. Currently recruiting for our Alumni Council. To express interest or apply, email [email protected].

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A group of Black and Latina girls seated together at a Chicas Connect program session in Boston, building community connections and professional development through Chica Project's alumni network

CHICAS PEER LEADER PROGRAM

We empower peer leaders to create and co-lead dynamic sessions that help chicas level up their skills in decision-making, teamwork, and compassion. By exercising their leadership, peer leaders learn to take up space, break out of their shells, and challenge harmful social constructs, while inspiring their peers to do the same. Peer Leader applications for 2026-27 open in Summer 2026.

Three Chica Project peer leaders in pink program shirts smiling together at an outdoor Boston community event, representing the leadership development and confidence-building of the Chicas Peer Leader Program

CHICAS MENTORING PROGRAM

We foster meaningful engagements and long-standing relationships between chicas and industry leaders of diverse backgrounds. Our intergenerational and multifaceted mentors support and uplift middle and high school chicas, helping them build confidence, develop leadership skills, and prepare them for a future in leadership.

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A Chica Project mentor and four young Girls of Color posing together at a Boston Red Sox game, representing the intergenerational mentorship and community-building at the heart of the Chicas Mentoring Program

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  • “One thing I learned is to have confidence and love for who I am.”

  • “We get to work with each other and express ourselves.”

  • “It was a space that helped me understand myself better.”