Global Girl Leading Summit 2025

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Friday, 10th October 2025 | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

In celebration of the International Day of the Girl, the Mulberry Schools Trust is proud to present the highly anticipated Global Girl Leading Summit 2025!

Join us at the inspiring Mulberry School for Girls in London, or tune in online for a day packed with empowerment, innovation, and transformative ideas. This exciting event is open to all and FREE access to educational resources will be available on our website.

The summit will focus on the incredible ways women lead change on local, national, and international levels, igniting crucial conversations about the global challenges girls face today and exploring how they can work together to create lasting impact. This day is all about empowering girls to advocate for one another across the world, to make their voices heard, and to solve problems together.

We have an incredible line-up of speakers and workshops that will inspire, challenge, and support you on your leadership journey. Stay tuned for the announcement of our amazing speakers who will share their wisdom and experiences.

Register your interest now by emailing info@mulberryschoolsfoundation.org to secure your spot at this unforgettable event. Let’s make this summit a powerful catalyst for change, one girl at a time.

Exciting Global Girl Leading Experience: Empowering the Next Generation of Global Citizens in New York.

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As part of our transformative Global Girl Leading programme, our students were given a unique opportunity to embark on an extraordinary international study tour. In March 2025, six of our talented students travelled to the vibrant city of New York, where they attended the prestigious United Nations International School Conference at the iconic UN headquarters. The conference, aptly titled ‘Beyond the Algorithm: Navigating the Future of Artificial Intelligence,’ was a captivating exploration of how AI is shaping our world and the global challenges we face.

This incredible event brought together thought leaders, activists, and experts to delve deep into the impact of artificial intelligence. The students were privileged to hear from powerhouse speakers such as Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code, Solon Barocas, Principal Researcher at Microsoft Research, and Melissa Fleming, the UN’s Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications. Their discussions and debates touched on AI’s influence across critical areas such as education, cybersecurity, gender, employment, conflict, the arts, health, misinformation, environmental sustainability, and even sports.

But the journey didn’t stop there. After immersing themselves in cutting-edge discussions at the conference, our students were able to experience the heart and soul of New York. From the stunning views at Top of the Rock to the historical significance of Ellis Island, every moment was an adventure. The students explored the buzzing energy of Times Square, walked through history at the 9/11 Memorial, and paid heartfelt tribute to the victims of that tragic day.

This trip was more than just an educational tour—it was a life-changing experience that not only expanded the students’ understanding of AI’s potential but also ignited their passion for becoming global citizens who can make a real difference in the world. Their journey to New York was a perfect blend of innovation, culture, and reflection, and it’s one they will never forget.

Global Girl Leading Summit 2024

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On 11th October 2024, Mulberry held its annual Global Girl Leading Summit, bringing together girls from across the UK and around the world to discuss and celebrate how women lead change at local, national and international levels.

Throughout the day, students heard from a range of inspirational speakers and had the chance to engage with other students in important conversations around equality and leadership.

Each of the Global Girl Leading projects were showcased at the event alongside several fantastic student performances.

For more information, please visit the Events and Conferences section on the Global Girl Leading page.

If you are interested in taking part in future events, please email info@mulberryschoolsfoundation.org.

Fundraising for Lenana Girls High School

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In February 2024, Mulberry Schools Trust was contacted by Lenana Girls High School in Kenya about taking part in Global Girl Leading. Lenana is a boarding school near Nairobi that was set up by the charity Common Ground for Africa. It supports orphaned, vulnerable and dispossessed girls aged 11-22.

Throughout 2024, students from Lenana have taken part in a range of Global Girl Leading activities including Letters to Our Daughters and Speakers’ Corner. They will now be coming to London in October 2025 to take part in the next Global Girl Leading conference.

In order to support the visit, students from across Mulberry Schools Trust led an amazing series of fundraising events, raising over £5000. This incredible effort means that Mulberry will be able to support the Lenana students’ visit and make it a life-changing experience for them and students in Mulberry schools.

Thank you to everyone who got involved!

Global Girl Leading Study Tour

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From 17th-22nd March, eight students from across Mulberry Schools Trust travelled to New York for a Global Girl Leading study tour. Students took part in the United Nations International School’s 2024 Conference: Equal Rights Equal Heights: Climbing the Ladder of Gender Equality. They engaged with a variety of activities, including school visits and cultural opportunities.

The aims of the tour were to:

  • Engage students as global citizens
  • To share priorities for girls’ education, voice and leadership
  • To conduct an educational enquiry
  • To explore ideas for partnership work through Global Girl Leading
  • To enable students to act as ambassadors for their peers and local communities

Global Girl Leading Conference 2023

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Mulberry Schools Trust held its annual Global Girl Leading conference on Wednesday 11th October 2023 to celebrate the International Day of the Girl.

Now in its 11th year, the day highlights and address the needs and challenges girls face, while promoting girls’ empowerment and the fulfilment of their human rights.

The event brought students together from across the world to address these aims in a truly global way, celebrating the progress that has been made so far and learning how to face future challenges that may lie ahead.

Students heard from trailblazers in a variety of sectors, with panels focusing on media representation and responding to humanitarian crises.

The event was run in person at Mulberry School for Girls and streamed online.

The recording can be accessed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGZsWezZShg.