Defying stereotypes,
creating change.
We are a 17,500 strong network of changemakehers.
Our mission is to close the gender gap in Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths, Leadership & Entrepreneurship.
A letter from our founder,
GirlBoss began with a problem I lived.
I was 15 before I met a female software engineer.
The only girl in my tech class.
The only girl in Advanced Physics.
At 16, I started GirlBoss because something had to change.
Today, GirlBoss is a network of 17,500 young women, with members in over 100 schools.
In the UAE, we run inspiring school talks, practical workshops, and our GirlBoss Edge accelerator, all designed to build confidence, career clarity, and leadership skills.
Our mission? To equip future-ready young women to lead and change the world.
From Sharjah to Abu Dhabi, our members are using 21st-century skills to solve real problems and shape their futures.
Together, we’re building a world where the next generation grow up with purpose, choice, and power.
Thank you for backing our mission.
- Alexia Hilbertidou
Founder & CEO, GirlBoss UAE
"GirlBoss showed me I can achieve anything,
as long as I’m unapologetically ambitious."
Our Initiatives
The young women we serve are our greatest ambassadors
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GirlBoss Edge is the UAE’s leading virtual career accelerator for young women.
This high-impact online programme connects students with corporate mentors and future-focused skills — all designed to supercharge their confidence, career clarity, and leadership potential.
93% of our alumni describe the experience as “life-changing.”
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ChangemakeHER is a high-impact event series that champions the UAE’s vision for youth leadership and gender equality.
Through inspiring keynotes and bold student-led conversations, we equip young women with the confidence, skills, and ambition to lead change in their communities and beyond.
With over 600 alumni, Gulf Business has recognised the programme as “transformational”
Our Impact
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100,000+ Students engaged
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17,500 ​Members Globally
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1000+ Corporate Volunteers
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5,800 GirlBoss Edge Alumni
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400+ High Schools
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120 Corporate internship placements
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85 GirlBoss Award Winners
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$1:18 Social Impact
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"When we invest in women and girls, we are investing in the people who invest in everybody else."
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