ABOUT
HER STORY
Why does society want this to continue being the story of girls?
PDI boldly invites you to question the narrative and shift the focus toward stabilizing the lives of girls as they enter into adulthood.
OUR
Story.
The journey began in 2007–08 at Dunwoody Academy Charter School in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Under the leadership of Neda Kellogg, Etosha Cook and Jahonna Olsen, a pilot coaching program took root. What started as a school girls group quickly revealed the deep need for structured support, a basic understanding of how to elevate through school and community and sisterhood among girls navigating personal challenges.
In May 2009, the vision officially became Project DIVA International—a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to nurturing girls into critically thinking, confident young women who embrace emotional regulation, mental fitness and financial independence.
We Exist for Her
Project DIVA International is for:
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The girl who refuses to let statistics define her.
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The girl who desires to graduate with confidence and a plan.
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The girl who envisions stopping generational traumas and creating legacies.
We exist for her because she intrinsically desires more—and because the world needs her brilliance.
Partners in Change.
We are proud to walk alongside organizations, schools, businesses, and community leaders who share our mission of uplifting girls. Together, we build bridges to resources, create safe spaces for growth, and expand the opportunities available for the next generation.
99%
of our girls graduate from
high school
Over 5,000 Girls Transformed
86%
of our girls have increased their
financial literacy
<1%
teen pregnancy rate