Giving back to the community starts with the dolls.

Collectors and parents like donating new and gently used dolls to us because we not only regift them to underprivileged children, but we also use them in the unique doll play experiences we offer for families to build their awareness of community needs. Want to attend an event or complete a workshop at home or with friends? Search our community calendar or purchase doll workshop content and other fun doll-inspired downloadables below!

View Products
View Calendar

Community

At The Barbie Girls Project, we are committed to fostering a positive and empowering community for young children through the power of Barbie dolls. We believe that self-expression and creativity are vital components of a child’s development, and our mission is to provide a safe and inclusive space for children to explore their interests and share their stories.

Our team is dedicated to promoting positive self-image and self-esteem in children by encouraging them to express themselves through Barbie dolls. We offer a range of programs and resources that are designed to help children develop their social skills, build their confidence, and cultivate a sense of community. Whether it’s through our workshops, events, or online community, we are here to support and empower young children to be their best selves.

At The Barbie Girls Project, we are passionate about spreading a message of positivity and self-expression. Our ultimate goal is to create a world where all children feel valued and supported, and where they can freely express their unique perspectives and ideas. We believe that by working together, we can make a real difference in the lives of young children and help them to realize their full potential.

Add Your Heading Text Here

Calendar

Click here to like our Facebook page, browse videos and photos, stay updated in our latest news and products, or join in a discussion.

Visit Facebook Page

Hands-on doll play is an integral part of a childhood experience for the right kind of child. The one who has a nurturing spirit, loves fashion, art, cosmetics, hair design, and playing pretend.  Such a child can be a social butterfly, shy wallflower, inventor, collector, and entrepreneur.  Of these children, some – but not all – have been abused, neglected, bullied, or suffer from low self-esteem.  They, along with their peers who have and have not shared those same experiences, can often play together for hours and bond over their mutual love of Barbie, but many choose to play individually instead and feel just as content.  Why?  Because Barbie is their outlet for creativity and self-expression, as well as a way to make sense of how they are feeling.

Barbie may have a womanly figure, but instinctively children relate to her because the doll represents who they will one day be, OR someone else in their life they admire.  An older sister, a babysitter, aunt, friend, or even a mom.  And however a child is led to the world of Barbie, that influence has the potential to guide them to look for the best in others and themselves. That is what it means to us to be a Barbie girl and why we call ourselves The Barbie Girls Project. 

Downloadables

...
...
...
Shop More
Podcasts and Media Mentionscelerony-img3.jpg

Spotlight

ceo

I am passionate about the Barbie Girls Project, the social enterprise I founded to empower and inspire young girls everywhere! I was a guest on the Get Thrifty Podcast and had a great time talking about all things girl power with host Maggie Scivicque! You can listen in here!

Listen Now
natasha3

I am excited to share this article about The Barbie Girls Project, as it showcases our mission and work. Our goal is to make a positive impact in the lives of children and youth facing challenges. This interview is an opportunity to share our passion and inspire others to join us in making a difference in the world.

Read Article
natasha3
ceomobile

I am passionate about the Barbie Girls Project, the social enterprise I founded to empower and inspire young girls everywhere! I was a guest on the Get Thrifty Podcast and had a great time talking about all things girl power with host Maggie Scivicque! You can listen in here!

Listen Now
more informationcelerony-img3.jpg

About us

“We are a for-profit social enterprise that collects and donates Barbie dolls to girls in need.”

  • Explore

    Massive

    Sed ut perspiciatis unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem, totam rem aperiam, eaque ipsa quae ab illo inventore et quasi architecto beatae vitae dicta sunt explicabo.

  • Explore

    Vibrant

    Sed ut perspiciatis unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem, totam rem aperiam, eaque ipsa quae ab illo inventore et quasi architecto beatae vitae dicta sunt explicabo.

  • Explore

    Wallow

    Sed ut perspiciatis unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem, totam rem aperiam, eaque ipsa quae ab illo inventore et quasi architecto beatae vitae dicta sunt explicabo.

    IMPACT TIMELINE

    slide 2
    Screen Shot 2022-06-25 at 5.31.42 PM
    infographicslide1
    Previous
    Next
    mobileslide1
    slide2new
    slide3new
    celerony-img3.jpgWhat We Do 

    Why Barbie?

    Self-Expression

    Hands-on doll play promotes therapeutic and creative storytelling, with the dolls
    an extension of who girls see themselves as, or will one day be as adults. Learn
    what events and programs are currently available.

    Secondhand Value

    Most often, parents or doll owners donate to us when they are eager to see the dolls played with again, or even for the first time. We accept new and gently used dolls and accessories with these guidelines in mind.
    FAQ

    FAQ GUIDELINES

    What is the Barbie Girls Project?

    As a for profit social enterprise, we provide free dolls to organizations that serve youth in need and sell 12-inch designer doll items to fund workshops for youth affected by poverty, trauma, and low self-esteem. Over the years, we have also gifted all manner of toys and wishlist items for girls, boys, and even pets. The Barbie Girls Project name reflects its mother-daughter founders.

    What events or projects have you worked on?

    Starting first with an MSD Washington Township school located in Indianapolis, IN, we have also assisted with donation campaigns with Indy Fire and Rescue, Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital, The Girl Scouts of Central Indiana, local family shelters within the Indianapolis area, Grace Church, and Child Advocates. We continue to expand our reach as we obtain leads from our community partners, friends, and family through our database found here.

    Are there cut-off dates for donations?

    We accept year-round donations. Contact Us for our mailing address.

    What donations do you accept?

    The Barbie Girls Project collects donations of new-in-box or gently used Barbie dolls® and accessories for children in need and marginalized young adults studying (or graduating from) fashion/design programs. You may also make tax-deductible monetary donations on behalf of The Barbie Girls Project here.

    What workshops and events do you offer and how do I register?

    Workshops and registration details are added to our community calendar here for offerings presented by The Barbie Girls Project as well as other organizations we support who serve girls and youth in crisis.

    Sharing is Caring

    We give away dolls so youth can feel loved and wanted enough to reach their full potential.
    Click to recommend students, request dolls for your organization, or volunteer to be a
    networking partner in your city.

    Read More

    Guys and Dolls Program

    I am text block. Click edit button to change this text. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo, when an unknown printer took a galley.

    It’s always been our goal to make all attempts to match Barbie dolls with girls who need hope, love, and redirection, but that’s not to say there aren’t boys with those same needs who don’t like Barbie too! We receive so many types of dolls, and even ones that are not suited to young children. That’s why we are turning to schools, colleges, and universities in hopes of giving encouragement to aspiring fashion and art design majors to encourage them to keep working hard for their dreams and to celebrate their successes. Do you know a student like that? Click HERE to nominate a guy or doll today! <create new section with text TBA>
    Nominate a Guy or Doll Today!

    Partnering With Us

    We accept donations of new in box dolls or gently used dolls without boxes and present them to organizations or directly to families who are recommended to us. Depending on the occasion, we furnish doll-sized bags to place unboxed dolls in, along with a change of clothes and either a hairbrush or an accessory piece, but we also take into account where one or more dolls are being transported. But sometimes there are challenges. We don’t receive enough ethnic dolls for inner-city kids. Certain dolls are hard to match to the right child. Coordinating where and how dolls are donated takes time as well as money. And since we first began in 2011, we were centered around collecting dolls to pass them forward to whoever was within our reach – making do with what we had. In recent years, we’ve had inquiries from multiple U.S. states by prospective donors as well as contacts who have recommend families to us whom we’ve had to turn down based on the lack of enough ethnic dolls to donate, as well as not having the funding to comp what it would cost them to ship to us or for us to ship to them. We take donor intent seriously, which is why selling dolls is our last resort for meeting the needs of multiple girls at once. Instead, we’ve come up with other creative solutions, like the nominate a guy or doll program for students in higher education, doll themed workshops, and incorporating dolls in our decor for events. Many other entities similar to ours also exist to serve the needs of girls in their local areas – and through strategic partnerships with organizations and contacts around the country, we can assist donors in finding place near them where they can drop off dolls. Want to be a partner or get listed with us? Contact us today! <insert contact info from existing website> Want to donate? Click HERE to search our database to find an organization in your area or make a tax deductible donation on behalf of The Barbie Girls Project HERE. <create hyperlinks to new sections TBA>
    Donate a Doll

    Or

    Subscribe to Join Our Monetary Contributors