Girls in middle school and high school are the focus of the athletic scholarships, which include school and running uniforms, healthy snacks and meals, running practices, school tuition, and a life skills program that touches on important social topics like avoiding rape, developing healthy relationships, and building confidence. This program is special because it helps girls build social and peer networks and develop friendships at a critical time in their development.

The ripple effect is also huge, as athletic scholars teach their younger siblings some of the skills they’ve learned. The girls are chosen for the scholarship program based on their financial need and potential to continue on to post-secondary education. So far, through generous donations to Devxchange, 26 girls have been sponsored with athletic scholarships in the Girls Gotta Run program. Because so many of those young women are seized by ambition and determination, there is now an opportunity to support them beyond the Girls Gotta Run program as they proceed to prep school. This Alumni program provides financial support for school tuition and school supplies. Mothers With a Heart for Ethiopia supports 19 girls in the Alumni program.