About us
Girlhood Reclaimed is disrupting the growing dominance of misogynist narratives and the impact that has on young women, girls, and gender-diverse young people.
We believe that creating sense-making spaces where young people can reclaim joy in their girlhood helps undo some of the harm caused by these dominant narratives, empowering them to engage with feminist activism and find their voice.
Very often, when people talk about misogyny and its harm, the voices and insights from some of those who it most affects are missed. Young women, girls and gender-diverse young people tell us how their lives are made less safe and free because of it.
We centralise their experiences and voices, supporting them and training the adults in their lives to better respond to misogyny and its harm in their school and youth centre communities.
We use a ‘whole-community approach’ in our work, offering training for adults working with and caring for young people, supporting them to deepen their understanding of misogyny and explore ways in which they can disrupt the harm that it causes.
Delivery
Our projects are designed and delivered by our founder, Rae. Rae’s background is in youth work, women’s mental health, and the male violence against women and girls (MVAWG) sector. She brings not only experience but passion to see an end to gender-based violence.
Rae has extensive experience in delivering empathic training and youth work that is empowering and creates space for people to not only deeply understand the impact of gender-based violence but also engage with its impact on their own lives and the lives of those around them.
What about the boys?
We specialise in gendered harm as it affects young people who identify with girlhood.
We believe those most affected by male violence are women, girls, and people read as female. We also understand that those who face multiple forms of discrimination encounter misogyny in ways that are shaped and often intensified by these intersecting inequalities.
We also recognise the impact that toxic masculinities and patriarchy have on men and boys, too. By collaborating with organisations working directly with young men and boys, we address the impact and harm of misogyny in their lives as well.
This partnership enables us to deliver a genuinely whole-school, whole-community approach, where everyone is both included and supported.
Get In Touch
To find out more about us and what we offer, please get in touch. We will be really happy to chat with you and see how we can support the young people you work with.