The goal of working with girls at the critical ages of adolescence is to help them develop healthy self-esteem, leadership skills, and positive personal development so that they are equipped with the tools to help them achieve their goals and avoid getting into trouble as they physically and developmentally mature, especially as they are entering their teenage years and high school. Specifically addressing the needs of girls in this age range fills a need for prevention and youth empowerment. Efforts to empower girls must be based on the belief that every girl deserves to love herself mentally, physically, and emotionally and to have opportunities that allow them to make choices that benefit themselves, their families, and their community.