From Southeast DC to the World. We Rise.

August is Black Philanthropy Month—a time to celebrate the rich legacy of Black giving, leadership, and community building that has helped shape a more just and hopeful world for all of us. At the Washington School for Girls, we’re celebrating Black Philanthropy Month through the lens of global citizenship. Our theme—From Southeast DC to the World. We Rise.—reflects the journeys our students are making through our Girls Go Global program.

This year, we’re raising $100,000 to support the entire program—social studies (teacher and curriculum), Spanish language instruction, and transformative international travel opportunities. Together, these experiences equip our students to lead with purpose, perspective, and pride, at home and around the world. Whether you’ve supported us for years or are just getting to know us, we invite you to join us this August in honoring the legacy of Black giving and investing in a future that lifts us all.

Founded in 2011 by Dr. Jacqueline Bouvier Copeland, Black Philanthropy Month is a global celebration recognizing that philanthropy in Black communities has always extended beyond money—it’s reflected in care, creativity, service, and collective action. This year’s theme, Sankofa Now! Remember. Reclaim. Rise., calls all of us to look back with reverence and move forward with purpose, drawing strength from the past to create a better future.