How Girlguiding is supporting girls
Our Girls’ Attitudes Survey highlights the challenges girls are facing, and the actions you can take to make their world a more equal place.
Here's how Girlguiding makes this happen:
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A place where girls can feel safe and be themselves
Supporting girls' wellbeing
Women role models
Bringing girls together
Building girls' confidence
Giving girls the lead
Reconnecting with nature
"I really resonate with the girls who have said they feel unsafe to go outside when it's dark. Many times I have turned down the opportunity to go out in the evening with friends because it might be unsafe and sexual harassment is a very real issue.
However I believe there is still hope for change. It is up to the government to make new legislation to prevent sexual harrassment across the UK and ensure that girls feel comfortable to leave their homes. This isn't a challenge boys face every day, so why is avoiding harassment a 'privilege' for girls?" — Katie, 18, County Down, Girlguiding Advocate
Supporting girls' wellbeing
Girls say they’re feeling more sad. Girlguiding girls aged 11-18 are, on average, 15% happier than girls in the UK. And they’re 17% happier with their appearance and 22% happier with school compared to UK girls.
Building girls' confidence
Girls say they’d like to build their self-confidence. Girlguiding girls aged 11-18 are, on average, 28% more confident than other girls in the UK. 87% of our young members aged 4-18 say Girlguiding makes them feel good about themselves.
Bringing girls together
Girls say they want to connect with and support other girls. And girls say that they prefer to see friends in person. Girlguiding brings girls together every week and 89% of our young members feel part of a team. Our young members are more likely to have positive social behaviours that support healthy relationships compared with UK girls.
A place where girls can feel safe and be themselves
Girls and young women in the UK tell us they feel safer when they’re in a girl only space. Girlguiding provides girls with a safe, all-girl space, away from the pressures and challenges of being a girl.
Women role models
Girls say their women role models help them feel more confident and empowered. At Girlguiding, our trusted and trained volunteer leaders are all women. And we’ve found a strong relationship between girls and their leaders being many benefits, including self-esteem and resilience.
Reconnecting with nature
Girls say they want more time outdoors and in nature to help them feel happy. 77% of Girlguiding girls explored nature with their unit in the last year and 74% took part in an adventure.
Giving girls the lead
Girls want to be leaders in their chosen jobs. We give girls the opportunity to lead at every age. The majority of Girlguiding girls have been asked to organise and run or be in charge of activities in their unit.
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How Girlguiding is supporting girls
Our Girls’ Attitudes Survey highlights the challenges girls are facing, and the actions you can take to make their world a more equal place.
Here's how Girlguiding makes this happen:
Click the buttons to find out more
A place where girls can feel safe and be themselves
Supporting girls' wellbeing
Women role models
Bringing girls together
Building girls' confidence
Giving girls the lead
Reconnecting with nature
"I really resonate with the girls who have said they feel unsafe to go outside when it's dark. Many times I have turned down the opportunity to go out in the evening with friends because it might be unsafe and sexual harassment is a very real issue.
However I believe there is still hope for change. It is up to the government to make new legislation to prevent sexual harrassment across the UK and ensure that girls feel comfortable to leave their homes. This isn't a challenge boys face every day, so why is avoiding harassment a 'privilege' for girls?" — Katie, 18, County Down, Girlguiding Advocate
Supporting girls' wellbeing
Girls say they’re feeling more sad. Girlguiding girls aged 11-18 are, on average, 15% happier than girls in the UK. And they’re 17% happier with their appearance and 22% happier with school compared to UK girls.
Building girls' confidence
Girls say they’d like to build their self-confidence. Girlguiding girls aged 11-18 are, on average, 28% more confident than other girls in the UK. 87% of our young members aged 4-18 say Girlguiding makes them feel good about themselves.
Bringing girls together
Girls say they want to connect with and support other girls. And girls say that they prefer to see friends in person. Girlguiding brings girls together every week and 89% of our young members feel part of a team. Our young members are more likely to have positive social behaviours that support healthy relationships compared with UK girls.
A place where girls can feel safe and be themselves
Girls and young women in the UK tell us they feel safer when they’re in a girl only space. Girlguiding provides girls with a safe, all-girl space, away from the pressures and challenges of being a girl.
Women role models
Girls say their women role models help them feel more confident and empowered. At Girlguiding, our trusted and trained volunteer leaders are all women. And we’ve found a strong relationship between girls and their leaders being many benefits, including self-esteem and resilience.
Reconnecting with nature
Girls say they want more time outdoors and in nature to help them feel happy. 77% of Girlguiding girls explored nature with their unit in the last year and 74% took part in an adventure.
Giving girls the lead
Girls want to be leaders in their chosen jobs. We give girls the opportunity to lead at every age. The majority of Girlguiding girls have been asked to organise and run or be in charge of activities in their unit.