Fighting period poverty
SO what is period poverty and what can we do to lessen its impact here in the UK? According to a new survey carried out by Plan International UK in 2021, more than a third of girls aged 14-21 in … Continued
Seven activities to inspire STEM learning
STEM children’s publisher, QuestFriendz, have put together seven practical and fun STEM activities for GFS, that parents can use to help inspire children to love STEM learning and provide memorable experiences that ignite their curiosity. Supporting girls to develop STEM … Continued
My mother-in-law: the maternal figure I didn’t know I needed
I didn’t know the US and UK celebrated Mother’s Day at different times of year until my first British Mother’s Day rolled around and my husband told me we had to go down to South London to see his mum. … Continued
#SheInspiredMe: The friend who brought me out of my shell
On my first day of university, I met a woman who unbeknownst to me, would become one of the best friends I’d ever have. Kate inspired me from the start. She was confident and outspoken, qualities I didn’t share at … Continued
#SheInspiredMe: The GFS women before me
My grandmother, known fondly to me as ‘Nanna Winnie’, joined GFS Waxham Branch North Norfolk aged seven in 1926. She was an active member of GFS until she died in 1987. Her childhood was worlds apart from my own – she … Continued
#SheInspiredMe: our CEO’s mum
I am not the first – or last – to say that I am totally inspired by my mum… Margaret Jean had humble beginnings and a highly complex family background. This made her determined to work and fight hard for … Continued
#SheInspiredMe: The activist who taught me to think critically
When I was in my early 20’s I made a friend that would forever change the way I thought of myself and other women. Liz was not as popular as some of our other mutual friends, because she always put … Continued
Mayor of Liverpool visits GFS Anfield for International Women’s Day
As part of our #BreakTheBias International Women’s Day celebrations for 2022, we arranged for the girls of GFS Anfield to meet with their Mayor, Joanne Anderson. Eight girls from the group met Joanne at the Anfield Community Centre, and asked … Continued
GFS Frodingham receives council support after COVID-closures
Two MPs joined GFS Frodingham’s weekly session on Wednesday February 16, supporting the youth group’s safe return with a cheque from the council. Holly Mumby-Croft, MP for Scunthorpe, and Councillor Robert Waltham MBE, Leader of North Lincolnshire Council, … Continued
A very merry Christmas for everyone
Christmas is all around us and for many, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. But it’s easy to get caught up in the tinsel and traditions and lose sight of the messages we might be sending young people … Continued