Too often, girls in the Global Majority are funded only to survive, not to lead. In this article, Jules Lynch, Founder and CEO of Global Girl Project, calls for a radical shift in the charity sector: investing in girls’ power, leadership, and long-term influence. She challenges outdated funding models rooted in colonial and racial inequities and urges donors to trust and resource girl-led change. Survival is not enough. Girls deserve the opportunity to thrive, lead, and transform their communities.