On Wednesday 11th November, a selection of Year 8 students enrolled onto the Enrich Her programme and attended their first workshop 'Empowering Girls'. Each student taking part received a uniform.

Leading charities Youth Sport Trust and StreetGames have partnered to launch Enrich Her, a new London-based programme supporting girls to influence change for their communities through sport. Supported by the National Lottery Community Fund, Enrich Her recognises girls not just as participants, but as leaders, creators, mentors and changemakers, encouraging them to step into roles that include advocating, organising, co-designing, and delivering activities.

The programme will use sport and physical activity as a platform to develop leadership, life skills and overall wellbeing, while tackling the barriers which prevent many girls from staying active during their teenage years. The initiative will connect and create stronger pathways between schools and grassroots community organisations across London boroughs, including Camden, Islington, Newham and Haringey, supporting girls’ development beyond the school gates.