Through taking part in fun and interactive activities in the Free Being Me programme, children and young people learn that body confidence and self-esteem comes from valuing their bodies, standing up to social pressures, and supporting others to be more … Continued
Group Leader Segomotso and her guiding group, The Kgato Girl Guides Unit, took part in the Action on Body Confidence programme by holding activities including a swim suit photoshoot to celebrate body diversity… We asked Segomotso to tell us more … Continued
When Riffat and her group completed the Action on Body Confidence programme, they had a brilliant idea for their Action Project. We interviewed the troop from Quetta, Baluchistan to find out more… 1) What was the aim of your … Continued
My name is Amina Asghar. I am a student in the 7th grade in Hafizabad, Pakistan. I have been disabled since birth which means I am unable to fully participate at school and extra-curricular activities. In my daily life I … Continued
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
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
Helen Hartnett is a Brownie and Guide leader in the Kildare area, Ireland and has successfully delivered the Free Being Me programme to girls aged 7 to 10 and 11 to 14. She talks about her experience as a mother … Continued
In June 2018, the Nigerian Girl Guides held its first national Action on Body Confidence training event. Inspired by the experience, Abule Baranimiegha, a 29 year old leader from Bayelsa state shared her thoughts in a poem: WHO AM I? … Continued
23 young women from around Mozambique participated in a two day Free Being Me training in Maputo from 13- 14 May. Participants received the training with enthusiasm and explored the key concepts needed to deliver Free Being Me throughout Mozambique … Continued
Ackissah Baluti is my name. Aged 22, I’m a young woman from Malawi with so much passion in enhancing the living standards of my fellow girls and youth. This is my Free Being Me journey: Since the time I took … Continued
From 4-6 May 2018 Action on Body Confidence training brought 42 participants from 15 countries together in Nairobi, planting the seed for participants to launch ABC in their Member Organisations. The Owl Patrol reflects on their experience of DAY 2: … Continued
On 24 and 25 February 2018 the National Executive Council and International Team took part in a national Action on Body Confidence training. 21 representatives from all over Brazil attended to then roll out the programme in their regions. Federação … Continued
GirlGuiding New Zealand’s recent survey of 4000 Kiwi girls showed almost half of 16-year-old’s felt pressure to look good. The Free Being Me Programme has helped GirlGuiding NZ to educate young woman about some of the image myths surrounding the … Continued
Spreading the Free Being Me message to Guides, Scouts and even the King of Sweden! Scouterna reflects on their experience of including Free Being Me in their National Jamboree: From 5- 12 August 2017, 11,000 participants from 20 countries in … Continued
The Sri Lanka Girl Guides Association has been celebrating 100 years of excellence, empowering girls and young women to be leaders in their communities with ‘Camp Jumbo’ 2017! The camp was divided into three sub-camps: Kandula, Kadol and Raja (The names are of … Continued
50 girls enjoyed learning about Free Being Me and earning their Free Being Me badge at an activity day in Boali, in Central African Republic. Well done to Prisca Nombot, who after attending a Free Being Me training event in … Continued
Free Being Me takes off in Sudan! From 17- 19 May 2017 Sudan held its first Free Being Me training event, training leaders all over the country in the programme. Two trainers from Syria, Rim Yacoub and Sham Al Dahan, … Continued
Free Being Me takes off in Sudan! From 17- 19 May 2017 Sudan held its first Free Being Me training event, training leaders all over the country in the programme. Two trainers from Syria, Rim Yacoub and Sham Al Dahan, … Continued
Free Being Me takes off in Sudan! From 17- 19 May 2017 Sudan held its first Free Being Me training event, training leaders all over the country in the programme. Two trainers from Syria, Rim Yacoub and Sham Al Dahan, … Continued