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GirlTREK General | FAQ
Welcome to GirlTREK. 💙
We are a powerful movement of over a million Black women choosing ourselves, our health, our joy, and our future - one step at a time. Rooted in sisterhood and inspired by the legacy of women who walked before us, we believe something sacred happens when Black women walk together.
This is more than a walk. It is a declaration.
A declaration that our bodies matter.
That our stories matter.
That our lives are worth protecting, celebrating, and extending.
From city streets to quiet neighborhoods, from solo walks to sister circles, we are showing up for ourselves and for each other. We are reclaiming our time, restoring our health, and building a world where Black women can live fully, freely, and well.
Whether you are taking your first step or your thousandth... YOU BELONG HERE!
GENERAL FAQS
Q: Who are we?
A: A million+ Black women united by a movement for health justice.
Q: What do we believe?
A: When Black women walk, things change. We follow in the footsteps of women who believe big change happens one step at a time.
Q: Why do we walk?
A: To find everyday joy and create a world where Black women can live their healthiest, most fulfilled lives.
Q: Where do we walk?
A: Out our front door, in our neighborhoods, at a local park, or wherever we can be a light to our to one another.
Q: Who do we walk with?
A: First, this is a personal commitment to ourselves. When we’re ready, we invite other women to join us or join someone else’s crew for a sense of sisterhood. There’s strength in numbers.
Q: What is the GirlTREK Pledge?
A: The GirlTREK Pledge is a commitment by our members to take a walk on Saturdays in their GirlTREK shirts as an act of solidarity with Black women worldwide.
Q: What are the rules?
A: There are no rules, but we have a shared agreement that keeps us accountable to each other and ensures our safety when we walk.
Q: What is the mission?
Organize Black women to Walk, Talk, and Solve Problems together to combat inactivity, isolation, and injustice.
Q: How do I become a member?
A: Join the Movement at GirlTREK.org and take your first walk.
Q: How do I remain active?
A: Download the Underground App directly from the Apple Store (iPhone) and the Google Play Store (Android). Visit THIS LINK for direct links and more information.
Q: What is the GirlTREK Off-Season?
A: Our off-season runs from December 1 to the first week of the New Year, serving as a self-care sabbatical for GirTREK staff, volunteers, and members, allowing them to rest, reflect, and rejuvenate.
Q. Can anyone join GirlTREK?
A: Yes. While we focus on Black women and girls, we welcome allies, partners, and friends who support our mission and want to contribute positively to our mission.
Need Additional Support?
Member Resources & Support
You Are Not Alone - Support for Safety, Healing and Care
Still need help? You can submit a ticket or email us anytime at info@girltrek.org - we’re here for you.
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