As part of our International Day of the Girl Campaign, we’ve invited many amazing women to share their experiences of girlhood with guest blogs. Positive role modelling is an important part of building and maintaining girls’ confidence in themselves. You … Continued
As part of our International Day of the Girl Campaign, we’ve invited many amazing women to share their experiences of girlhood with guest blogs. Positive role modelling is an important part of building and maintaining girls’ confidence in themselves. You … Continued
As part of our International Day of the Girl Campaign, we’ve invited many amazing women to share their experiences of girlhood with guest blogs. Positive role modelling is an important part of building and maintaining girls’ confidence in themselves. You … Continued
I remember when I was looking round my new senior school before I joined. I was 10, I was super nervous, and I didn’t know anyone. The school felt huge, and I was tiny. I was one of the youngest … Continued
Welcome to our new Chair Amundeep Dhanoa (she/her) After serving GFS as a trustee and chair, Leanne Massey steps down in September to hand over to our new chair, Amundeep. We are so grateful to Leanne for all she has … Continued
Recently, GFS South Africa hosted the 24th World Council recently. It was a great experience with a mixture of business and pleasure and the chance to meet GFS members from around the world! Each country gives a report on how … Continued
Friendships among girls and women are some of the most important relationships that girls and women develop during their lifetimes. Friendship teaches children to understand others and learn about themselves. Good friendships can help girls feel accepted for who they … Continued
Our governance is special. It’s made up of the most talented, passionate individuals, who do their best to make sure GFS is the place girls and women need it to be, even at the highest levels of the organisation. But … Continued
Durham University’s Ballet Company has been generously offering free ballet classes to girls in our GFS Groups since 2020. During Lockdowns, they held online ballet classes to GFS girls all over England and Wales, giving them a fun and valuable experience when they were … Continued
Gender inequality doesn’t wait until girls become women to cause harm. Gender roles, stereotypes and biases start influencing the child’s life long before they’re even born. While gender bias hurts everyone, they especially limit girls, leaving them doubting themselves, their … Continued