MANA's HERMANITAS® Program is designed to encourage Hispanic adolescent girls to stay in school and pursue high academic goals. This is a youth development effort in which MANA and other community members volunteer their time to mentor young Latinas.

In partnership with the Girl Scouts of America, MANA de Kansas City addresses the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual needs of Latina youth in our community by providing accurate information and skill building opportunities. This program strives to raise the self- confidence of Latina adolescents, raise expectations for the future, help them excel academically, and realize their potential.

HERMANITAS® empowers Latinas through education, leadership development, health and fitness, cultural awareness and community action. The program is designed to instill within future Latina leaders, strong family and cultural values, integrity, self-esteem, self-awareness, pride and civic and cultural responsibility.

Questions? Contact Mary Estrada mary.d.estrada@gmail.com