Our Programs

Health, Media Literacy & Technology Education

HOTGIRLS educates young women and girls in the Atlanta metropolitan area about sexuality, dating violence, body image, media literacy, and other health and social justice issues through a variety of delivery formats. We also train young women and girls in technology and media production. We work closely with youth and community-based organizations to ensure that our programming is up-to-date, relevant, youth-friendly, and informed by real-life situations that affect girls of African descent.

Click here to read testimonials from girls in our programs.
Click here to read an essay about the Girls' Leadership Council (written by Amber)
Click here to read an essay about HOTGIRLS (written by Aria)

Photo of the Girls Leadership Council and Volunteers
Above: Girls Leadership Council members and Spelman College volunteers at 2007 HIV/AIDS awareness event at Greenbriar Mall in Atlanta, GA

Our Audience

HOTGIRLS educates the general public about health issues that affect young women and girls. Although the primary beneficiaries of HOTGIRLS are black teen girls in Atlanta, we also reach adult women, young men and boys, and youth from other racial and ethnic backgrounds. HOTGIRLS also reaches youth from around the United States and other countries through the Internet.

Leadership Development

HOTGIRLS builds the leadership potential of black young women and girls through all of our programs.

Girls' Summits

Since 2004, our Girls’ Leadership Council has organized annual health and empowerment summits for girls. Click here for more information.

FIREGRL.com

HOTGIRLS is a pioneer in reaching black young women and girls through the Internet. We will launch the new and improved FIREGRL.com in Spring 2008. FIREGRL is an interactive web site that educates and informs teen girls about health and teen issues.

FIREGRL Clubs

The FIREGRL Club is a unique media literacy, health education, and technology training program at the Computer Clubhouse at the John H. Harland Boys and Girls Club in Southwest Atlanta. We plan to expand the program as we receive additional funding.

Anti-Street Harassment Campaign

Click here for more information about our campaign to raise awareness about street harassment and violence against women and girls.

This web site does not provide medical, psychological, or any other health care advice, diagnosis or treatment. This web site and its content, including the information above, is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis or treatment. Consult your doctor or other professional health care provider for specific medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Never delay in seeking or disregard any medical advice because of information on this site. Please see our health disclaimer for more information.

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