Girls One Diaspora Club
Philly teens: interested in joining the GirlsOne Diaspora Club?
Contact Jeanene Johnson at to learn more.
Empowering teens to find community and identity in a STEM-oriented space.
The Girls One Diaspora Club is an after-school internship program for teens in Philadelphia and attending high school in Philadelphia who are interested in healthcare or STEM careers, and learning about challenges that teen girls from Africa or the African Diaspora face related to schooling, ancestry, ethnicity, and adjusting to a new culture. The club's facilitators also provide mentorship and assistance with academic issues, including tutoring, career development, and college/career preparation in a safe, positive, and affirming space.
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Program Details
In order to be eligible for the Girls One Diaspora Club internship program, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Currently enrolled in a high school within the Philadelphia School District, including public, private, parochial, or charter schools.
- Possess an interest in healthcare, medicine, or STEM (science, technology, engineering, or math).
All interested candidates must submit the following materials:
- A completed application (including the essay question).
- Student’s full contact information.
- Name and contact information for a Parent/Guardian.
- Name and contact information for one Reference or email from that reference.
We welcome all who are interested and eligible to apply to the program.
Note: There are no costs to enroll or be enrolled in the Girls One Diaspora Club internship program. Students will also receive a stipend upon successful completion of the program.
The program consists of after-school sessions held weekly during the school year.
The Girls One Diaspora Club internship program aims to offer teens the opportunity to explore careers in science and medicine, as well as learn about the challenges faced by teen girls from Africa or the African Diaspora, including issues related to schooling, ancestry, ethnicity, and adapting to a new culture.
The program focuses on the following areas:
- Learn about careers related to science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), and healthcare/medicine.
- Cultivate relationships between Philadelphia high school students.
- Learn about the historical and current uses of Plants in medicine, for wellness, as food, both culturally and scientifically.
- Create an exhibit.
- Address the impact of bullying and discrimination and develop responses.
- Learn to communicate, heal, and build a community.
Questions?
Contact Jeanene Johnson at .