Changing what it means to be a girl
βFestival of The Girl is a not-for-profit initiative that aims to inspire and engage girls aged 7 – 11 years and support adults to raise girls in a less stereotyped way.
Our mission strongly aligns with theirs – and together we are better off sharing all we know about empowering girls and young women throughout the U.K.
The festival has been co-Founder by Abi Wright and takes place every October to coincide with a variety of activities which support UN’s International Day of the Girl Child.Β
Here’s what you can expect from Festival of the Girl 2023
Expect a supercharged day of inspiring and engaging activities for the girls and their families to explore their superpowers.Β Β
Activities and workshops will include: coding and robotics to art and sustainability. F1 motorsports and rugby to aviation and gaming. Body confidence and music to podcasting and activism. Science and British Army Bootcamps to choreography and wellbeing and much more!
During the day, our BelEve Team will be running a friendship workshop so please do visit, give the session a go or simply pop by to say ‘hi’ – we’d love t see you!
Festival of the Girl Themes
BODY
As the female body becomes more visible in all shapes and sizes, how do we learn to love our own? From posture to periods and make-up to muscles, weβll cover it.
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MIND
As modern girls grow into modern women, the βhave-it-allβ pressure is on. Research shows perfectionism is on the rise and damaging our mental health. Letβs raise girls with agile minds. Weβll talk resilience, dealing with uncertainty, and positive mental habits.
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OPPORTUNITIES
Women are still hugely under-represented in certain careers and it shouldnβt be that way. Weβll smash stereotypes and meet women excelling across the spectrum.
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FEMINISM
Do feminists wear pink? Is feminism an old-fashioned word? Does being a feminist threaten men? Weβll create our own version of inclusive and adaptable feminism that girls can embody.
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WORLD
Most of us have no idea what the world will be like in 10 or 25 years from now. Young girls are our future game changers. Weβll explore big world issues from climate change to politics. Letβs raise girls who feel confident to use their voice.
Sign up to the event
Start the half-term off with a creative bang by heading hereΒ Β to buy a ticket
Festival of the Girl, is on this Saturday 21st October 2023 , 10am-4pm at the British Design CentreΒ Β .
And you can download a FREE Festival of the Girl activity book for your daughter by clicking here