THE GIRL IN THE MIRROR
The Girl in the Mirror is a DBL Foundation programme helping young women recognise their worth, own their stories and intentionally shape their futures through storytelling, reflection, mentorship and possibility.
A reflective empowerment experience created to help young women recognise who they are, understand the power of their stories and imagine what their futures could become
See Your Worth.
Recognise your value, strengths, identity, voice and potential.
Own Your Story.
Understand that experiences form part of your story — but they do not have to determine your future.
Shape Your Future.
Imagine possibilities, make intentional choices and identify a step towards the future you want.
THE IDEA BEHIND THE GIRL IN THE MIRROR
Sometimes the most important conversation a girl can have is with herself.
The Girl in the Mirror was created around a simple idea: before a young woman can confidently shape her future, she needs opportunities to recognise her own worth.
Adolescence is filled with questions about identity, belonging, ability, appearance, opportunity and the future. For many girls, particularly those growing up in communities where opportunities may not always feel visible or accessible, these questions can become defining.
The programme creates a deliberate space for girls to pause, listen, reflect and imagine.
Through personal storytelling, guided reflection, meaningful conversation and practical activities, participants are invited to look beyond what a mirror can physically show them — and begin recognising their strengths, voice, experiences, choices, dreams and possibilities.
THE PEOPLE WHO STOOD BESIDE OUR GIRLS
It takes a community to create a day like this.
The Girl in the Mirror was made possible by people and organisations who chose to stand beside our girls. Speakers, facilitators, volunteers, partners, supporters, educators and guests contributed in different ways through their time, expertise, resources, stories, encouragement, presence and belief.
THE STORY CONTINUES
One day can start a conversation. The work continues afterwards.
The Girl in the Mirror was never intended to be simply an event. It represents an opportunity to create meaningful experiences for girls across different schools and communities, experiences that combine storytelling, reflection, mentorship, conversation, career exposure and practical tools to help young women explore their identity, choices and aspirations.
The programme can grow through partnerships with schools, organisations, funders, professionals, facilitators and individuals who share our belief in the potential of young women.
Because seeing possibility is only the beginning.
HELP ANOTHER GIRL LOOK IN THE MIRROR AND SEE POSSIBILITY.
Whether you are a school, organisation, funder, speaker, facilitator, volunteer or individual, there is a place for you in this work.
Partner with us. Sponsor a programme. Support a school. Share your story. Help us reach another girl.
SEE YOUR WORTH. ♡ OWN YOUR STORY. ♡ SHAPE YOUR FUTURE.
Empower students, one pack at a time!
Make a difference today and open a world of opportunity.