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GIRLSPACE - THE POWER OF BEING A GIRL

GirlSpace is an innovative new program piloted by the YWCA Edmonton and the Edmonton Public and Edmonton Catholic school boards. GirlSpace is built around the philosophy that there are key skills that teen girls must develop in order to become empowered, assertive and strong young women.

The current GirlSpace program includes a weekend long retreat focused on inspiring and moving the girls to understand and cope with the pressures of being a teen in today’s society.

GirlSpace will help girls and young women to:

Discover and accept a realistic body image
Talk about sexual stereotyping and sexism
Develop a positive mind set and self-image
Create and nurture healthy friendships
Gain more independence through problem solving and responsible decision making
Become more assertive
Become leaders in both their own lives and in society
Understand sexuality and the choices inherent in it
Develop responsible decision making with respect to alcohol, drugs, and sex
Cope with violence, discrimination and bullying
Learn how to get help and to locate resources

Currently, GirlSpace is only available for participation by referral in our pilot schools. With success and support we hope to grow this program so all girls in Edmonton are able to experience the Power of Being a Girl.

GirlSpace is Funded in part by:

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