A Health Revolution for Black Women

Walking towards healing and liberation

1,227,323 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

Far more than a walking group, we exist to bring health and happiness to the doorsteps of 700 million Black women worldwide. We are a campaign to heal intergenerational trauma, fight systemic racism and transform Black lives.

We are powering a mass movement for health justice.

GirlTREK cofounders Morgan Dixon and Vanessa Garrison share their personal testimony and the trauma of systemic racism killing Black women, and taking the first step toward change.

GirlTREK founders Morgan and Vanessa wearing GirlTREK shirts

Walk together children and don't you get weary.”
Nikki Giovanni

We walk to heal our bodies, inspire our daughters, and reclaim the streets of our neighborhoods.

Dust off those sneakers!

Join GirlTREK Underground

The GirITREK Underground app is a revolutionary health platform that allows you to track your walks, earn badges and connect with other women in the movement all in one place.

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