Wize Girlz is an after-school program for middle-school girls in Waterloo, which will provide a stable environment for girls to explore and discuss issues such as personal health, racism, violence prevention, leadership, education and employment. Various groups will meet once a week for the entire school year and will engage in a variety of activities, such as service projects, going on interactive field trips and speaker presentations. Wize Girlz aims to build self esteem and life skills while also increasing female graduation rates.