Free Being Me

Our Free Being Me wall is growing and growing!

We are a co-educational guide and scout group just outside Stockholm, Sweden. We had Free being me meeting number 4 on Valentin day. Of course all guides and scouts got jelly heart candies! The song, Ringa, ringa became a success … Continued

Jime

El Libre de ser Yo es una puerta a un mundo increíble, donde las niñas y jóvenes comienzan a entender la importancia de respetarse, valorar y amarse. El aprendizaje es compartido con su entorno, y eso hace la experiencia muchas … Continued

‘Now I proudly say “I am beautiful” – Tahmina, Bangladesh

I am Tahmina akter. I am from Bangladesh. Currently i am a student. When i heard of Free Being i thought that what was “Free Being Me??” . Then one of my guider madam who recently go to Sangam, India … Continued

Action Project planning at Ranger camp, Japan

Girl Scouts of Japan was held the national ranger camp from 5th to 8th of August inTogakushi Girl Scout center. This camp theme was “Free being me”.We discussed “Image Myth”and realized inner beauty. 29 ranger scouts divided into four group … Continued

‘Free to be themselves with no fear’ – FBM at Arab Region Camp

In February 2017, 223 young women from 13 countries and 4 regions of WAGGGS gathered in Egypt for a camp of Discovery, Adventure and Fun! Among all the exciting activities offered were workshops on Free Being Me, led by a … Continued

A Free Being Me Camp with the Sudan Guides Association جمعية مرشدات السودان

اقامت جمعية مرشدات السودان بالتعاون مع وزارة التربيه بالمخيم 26 للدورة المدرسيه القومية التى تشارك فيها كل وﻻيات السودان 18 وﻻيه حيث تشارك المرشدات في هذه الفعاليه بعدد 200 مرشدة و30 قائدة تم تنفيذ انشطة حرة ﻻكون انا بالمعسكر لفترة … Continued

“We are fearfully, uniquely, beautifully and wonderfully made!”

Uganda Girl Guides have been rolling out Free Being Me as one of their key programmes since 2015, reaching more than 30,000 young people all over the country with the programme to date. Kedith, a Girl Guide from Kasangati talks about … Continued

Rachel Kiran Mai

We attended a Free Being Me camp at Hubli from 17- 21 July 2019. We learnt about body confidence. We learnt to encourage everyone without the discrimination of their looks. #Dont search for beauty….because beauty lies within ur heart #Be … Continued

My Body Shaming Experience

Tosan, a young woman from Nigeria tells us about her battles with her appearance and how Free Being Me boosted her self-confidence: I was body shamed as a child. My biggest embarrassment was my lip size. My family, relatives, and … Continued

ALIEZSYA

Yong, Puan Chempaka and Puan Hasanah was here in Sabah. All the slots and sessions were just great. Group Presentations were challenging but also fascinating. As a teacher and a Guider, i felt so glad to be in this programme. … Continued

D.Nirmala

Free Being Me was held on January 2019 in The Ashok Leyland School, Hosur, Tamil Nadu, India. 17 Scouts and 19 Guides participated in the session. The participants shared theirs stories with confidence. The Free Being Me program has helped … Continued

Imagine a world where no-one is worried about the way they look.

Empowering girls through improving body confidence and self esteem.