Our Mission
From Civic Education to Sparking Interest in Government & Politics
To really understand the mission of HerGov, let's look at the stats...
Only
1/4th
Of US senators are women
Only
29%
Of US Representatives Are Women
Only
2
States where women outnumber men in local government
Only
13
States where a woman is currently the governor
This gender disparity in our government is ridiculous, as women make up 50.47%
of the US population.
Our Mission is to close this gender gap.
At its core, HerGov’s objectives are to educate, empower, and connect young women with interest in government and politics, so that the future of US policy can more effectively represent women as a whole. Through providing mentorship, fostering community, and offering gateways for involvement, HerGov aspires to cultivate a new generation of female leaders, who will drive positive changes in their communities and beyond.
We answered the call.
Our funding comes from the Riley's Way Foundation, of which we are a 2024 Call For Kindness Fellowship recipient. Without Riley's Way our programs would not have been possible, therefore we are incredibly thankful to our Riley's Way family!
