Girl Be Heard Employee Directory
Non-profit OrganizationsNew York, United States11-50 Employees
Girl Be Heard (GBH) is a non-profit organization based in Brooklyn, New York, that focuses on developing, amplifying and celebrating the voices of young women through theatre-making that addresses social issues. The program centers on providing a safe space where girls can share personal experiences, heal from trauma, and build leadership skills, with the aim of empowering participants to influence broader communities and policies related to gender-based violence and women’s empowerment. GBH works predominantly with youth from underserved New York City communities and collaborates with public institutions and international partners to raise awareness and advocate for policies that protect and elevate women, girls, and gender-nonconforming youth. The organization has established partnerships with entities such as United Nations-affiliated bodies and other government and global institutions to support its mission, while maintaining a focus on economic empowerment as part of its broader programming. Based in Brooklyn, GBH has a team size described in the mid-range for small to mid-sized non-profits and has a history of engaging with national and international partners to extend its impact.