We Fund the South

Since 2017, the Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium has been on a mission to fund the dreams of Black girls and women across the southern United States. We are passionate about reaching our goal to fundraise $100 million dollars over the next decade, and to date, we have already awarded $10.2 million to 221 Black women-led organizations and 504 girls across 13 southern states – Alabama, Arkansas, Texas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.

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Our Signature Programs and Experiences

Joy Is Our Journey Dream Bus Tour

The Joy Is Our Journey Dream Bus Tour is an exciting, month-long expedition that caravans to multiple destinations throughout southern states. Created by the Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium, specifically for Black girls, young women and gender-expansive youth between the ages of 12—24, the Joy Is Our Journey Dream Bus Tour features…

Black Girls Dream Conference

Imagine a sea of pink, girls cheering, women laughing, and a spirit of love and unity filling the atmosphere. That is what you see and feel at the Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium – Black Girls Dream Conference.

We’re Funding Dreams and Turning Possibilities into Realities for Black Girls and Women in the South… But We Need Your Help!

Ready to get busy on girls’ work with us? At Southern Black Girls, there’s something for everyone to get involved! Take a look at our programs below and apply to the one that best suits your desire to serve!

Youth Ambassadors

We engage Youth Ambassadors as ‘program advocates’ to help the next group of Black girls seeking to win the #BGJ Challenge. Most importantly, Youth Ambassadors inform and shape future grant funding and inform content for the annual Southern Black Girls conference.

Wisdom Council

The Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium already knows you care for, and work for, Black girls and women. We need Wisdom Council members to inform and focus our efforts on regional/ statewide issues affecting Black girls and women.

Sage Circle

Monthly Session for network where topics are addressed to strengthen the SBGWC community. Most Sage circle sessions will be led by partners in the SBGWC work.

Joy Network

Mighty Network is a dynamic online community platform designed to connect, empower, and inspire Black girls and women across the South. Through this space, members can engage in meaningful conversations, share resources, collaborate on projects, and participate in virtual events that foster sisterhood and collective growth. The Mighty Network provides a safe, inclusive environment where voices are heard, ideas are celebrated, and new connections are made, all while advancing the mission of supporting and uplifting Black girls and women in our communities.

Joy Partners

Our joy partners are passionate, community-driven leaders and organizations committed to uplifting Black girls and women across the South.

Sponsorship

Become a sponsor today and support the Southern Black Girls & Women’s Consortium (SBGWC) in uplifting and empowering Black girls across the South! Your sponsorship helps fund vital programs, initiatives, and opportunities that foster leadership, creativity, and joy for the next generation of changemakers. By investing in SBGWC, you’re investing in a future where Black girls are equipped to thrive and lead in their communities. Join us in making an impact—together, we can create lasting change.