Girls Support Girls (GSG)
Empowering girls to build the confidence, self-esteem and knowledge they need to take control of their futures and reach their full potential
Girls Support Girls (GSG) is an inspiring drama-based workshop programme designed to empower vulnerable young women aged 11–16. Through drama, discussion and creative learning, GSG enables participants to develop the confidence, resilience and self-awareness needed to navigate challenges, make positive choices and build successful futures.
Empowering young women.
Designed for young women who are disengaging and need additional support, GSG tackles critical issues in a safe, inclusive and supportive environment that builds resilience and enables girls to grow confidence in themselves and their abilities.
Each programme accommodates up to 25 young women, creating a space where they feel heard, valued and inspired. GSG confronts real-life challenges, develops their voice and builds the confidence and self-worth needed to make positive choices about their futures.
The school-based programme includes 5 hours of engaging and thought-provoking activities, delivered either in one full day intensive workshop or in two 2.5-hour sessions over two weeks.
Activating the transformative power of drama.
GSG is highly adaptable and consistently in demand. The GSG format has been successfully tailored to address a wide range of issues affecting young women today, including:
Aspirations and future goals
Health & wellbeing
Bullying
Mental health
Body image
Harassment
Sexual health
Healthy and exploitative relationships
Online safety
Radicalisation and grooming
Whatever the focus, the programme remains grounded in its core values – creating a safe, inspiring space where young women are empowered to make informed choices and unlock their potential.
Building life skills.
Delivered by our dedicated and passionate team of specialist female facilitators, GSG uses transformative drama-based methods to enable participants to develop essential life and employability skills, including:
Teamwork, social interaction and acceptance
Social skills, including eye contact, body language and presentation
Critical thinking and resilience
Communication and self-expression
Self-awareness and confidence
Through meaningful engagement, GSG enables participants to explore real-life challenges and opportunities while encouraging them to reflect, express and grow. The programme nurtures a strong sense of self-worth and inspires young women to aim high and build positive, successful futures.
The programme can also be extended to 3–4 full-day school holiday workshops delivered in community settings, providing additional opportunities for engagement and growth.
To discuss how GSG can educate and empower young women contact us:
0208 9819527
admin@chainreactiontheatre.co.uk
What People Are Saying
“Fantastic workshop - an interpersonal programme designed to empower the girls through dialogue with female instructors.
Definitely would love to embed further workshops!”
— Christopher Wall, Head of PSHE, Eastbrook School,
London Borough of Barking & Dagenham
“Give this workshop to as many girls as possible because it really helps!”
— Molly, 13, Eastbrook Secondary School,
London Borough of Barking & Dagenham
“I thought today’s workshop was amazing… Nat and Cici really helped me get more confident and get a better understanding of mental health/body positivity. I felt like everyone understood each other... I can help protect myself from negative relationships and sexual harassment by walking away and talking with staff.”
— Participant, aged 14, Harris Academy Chobham,
London Borough of Newham
“The girls have definitely learnt the importance of confidence and its importance in setting goals, careers and relationships… They were extremely engaged, found it fun and responded positively to the tasks.”
— Una O’Neill, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, Central Foundation Girls’ School,
London Borough of Tower Hamlets
“What an awesome, supportive team!
I learned to love myself a little more!”
— Participant, aged 16, Jo Richardson Community School,
London Borough of Barking & Dagenham
“Our students responded really well; they felt more comfortable discussing sexual relationships in particular. The girls definitely felt more positive about reaching goals.”
— Sarah Knight, Head of Civics, Greatfields School,
London Borough of Barking & Dagenham
“Fun, informative sessions. Facilitators were both amazing. Girls Support Girls has raised their aspirations, built confidence/self-esteem and gave them a better understanding of mental health. Students engaged really well. They told me they had a good time and thanked me for choosing them to participate!”
— Hodo Mohamed, Career’s and Transition Officer, Bow School,
London Borough of Tower Hamlets
“I enjoyed the games that we played and when we saw how much sugar we are putting [in] our body and how it can affect us later on in life. I also enjoyed where we recognised the unhealthy and healthy relationships with others. I think this is helpful for later on in life and it helps us to understand an abusive and toxic relationship.”
— Participant, aged 14, Eastbury Community School,
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham