According to the American Alpine Club?s State of Climbing Report, People of Color make up less than 20% of climbers nationwide. Over the last seven years, BGC has worked to improve this statistic. With your support, we hope to continue doing so.

Brown Girls Climb is a national organization committed to facilitating mentorship, granting access, uplifting leadership, and celebrating representation in the outdoors and climbing for People of the Global Majority. While our historical focus has been on Women of Color in climbing, we recognize that our mission extends beyond gender. We hope to have an impact that includes all climbers, especially those affected by patriarchal systems.

Brown Girls Climb's annual fundraiser aims to raise $40,000 to support crucial aspects of our mission, fostering inclusivity and diversity within the outdoor and climbing spaces.

Here's a breakdown of how the funds will be allocated: 

??Operational Costs??

Ensuring the smooth functioning of Brown Girls Climb, enabling us to continue our mission effectively.

??Leadership Training??

Providing training opportunities for local leaders and staff to further their commitment to diversity and inclusion in outdoor spaces. These trainings will focus on essential skills such as Wilderness First Aid & Responder, Adaptive Awareness Training, Single-Pitch Instructor course/exam, and Leave No Trace Training.

??Expanding Outdoor Workshops??

Enabling Brown Girls Climb to offer more outdoor-specific workshops nationwide. This expansion aims to make the outdoors accessible to a broader audience, thereby fostering inclusivity and diversity within outdoor activities.

Supporting initiatives like Brown Girls Climb not only helps to create more equitable outdoor spaces but also promotes diversity and leadership among women and non-binary individuals of color in adventure sports. ??