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A Health Revolution for Black Women

Walking towards healing and liberation

1,240,394 women have taken the GirlTREK Pledge

GirlTREK is a

Life-Saving SISTERHOOD

We’re a global movement of Black women leveraging the historic legacy of walking and the power of self-care as a pathway to heal and transform our lives. We believe walking 30 minutes a day is a radical act of self-love and the root of a cultural revolution.

Current State of
Black Women’s Health

5-10 Year

less life expectancy for Black women behind other racial groups
81%

of Black women are overweight
52%

of Black women are obese
20%

less likely to engage in physical activity

Health Benefits GirlTREK’s Members Experience:

61%

report losing weight (on average 15lbs)
90%

diagnosed with depression said walking improved their symptoms
56%

sustained 5 days or more of walking for 1 year or more
28%

report being prescribed less medication
78%

have been inspired to try new fitness activities

We are powering a mass movement for health justice.

Far more than a walking group, we exist to bring health and happiness to the doorsteps of over a million Black women nationwide. We are a campaign to heal intergenerational trauma, fight systemic racism and transform Black lives.