Girls Group
‘Girls day out’ Day trip to go watch the barbie movie with nomad community girls
Our Girls Group offers a confidential and supportive environment for young girls, providing a safe space to navigate the challenges they encounter daily.
These challenges encompass issues of gender injustice, cultural disparities, misogyny, and various sexual challenges, whether with male peers, families, or in other spheres like work and school.
NOMAD provides a secure setting where connections are nurtured, aiming to empower these girls to comprehend and embrace their identities. The group convenes weekly, engaging in face-to-face sessions, and frequently hosts inspirational speakers and activists.
NOMAD successfully implemented the Young Women's Safe Space project, building on the impactful work conducted with Somali women over the 2 years. This transformative initiative centred around fostering a non-judgmental environment for a group of 45 young women, contributing significantly to NOMAD's overarching 'Journey to Justice pillars. The project's primary objective was to establish a safe space that celebrated individualism and bridged existing gaps in support. This space proved to be a crucial platform for connecting, exploring, and expressing the fears young Somali women currently experience. By addressing these concerns openly and empathetically,
NOMAD successfully created an atmosphere where the young women felt heard and understood. The impact of the project extended beyond the immediate group of young women, as it evolved into a powerful campaign. The ripple effect of the safe space resonated within the community, fostering a greater awareness of the challenges faced by young Somali women. This not only contributed to breaking down stereotypes and stigmas but also initiated a broader conversation on the importance of providing safe spaces for marginalized groups. We were delighted to see young women going to university and studying courses which inspired them rather forced upon them by their parents. One outcome of the project was its success in establishing connections with parents. By creating a dialogue that encouraged understanding and empathy, NOMAD effectively engaged with parents who may have been projecting their own fears and values onto the young women. This proved to be a pivotal step in fostering a more supportive and inclusive community, ultimately contributing young Somali women finding their power within.
As NOMAD's Young Women's Safe Space project unfolded, it became a beacon of positive change, emphasizing the organization's commitment to social justice and empowerment. The lasting impact of this initiative continues to resonate, creating a lasting legacy that extends well beyond the confines of the project timeline. Through this project came our intergenerational project which aims to engage parents and elders who feel invisible in society
