Greenspace & Us – girls outdoors
This record of the Greenspace & Us project was published by Natural England on 06 March 2023. Access to greenspace and connection with nature are key determinants of physical and mental wellbeing. Yet, some groups face significant barriers to access, including young women. Nature connection, engagement with the outdoors, physical activity [...]
Girlguiding Speak Out Campaign 2023 – Own Our Zone
Abby Doyle, a Girlguiding Scotland's Speak Out Champion, explains why their campaign this year is all about improving parks and other public spaces for women and girls, in particular making them safer. Over the last year Make Space for Girls have been working with the Speak Out Champions from Girlguiding [...]
Make space for girls: the research background 2023
The Knowledge Exchange has shared the Make Space for Girls report. This provides an overview of existing evidence on teenage girls' access to and use of parks. The report highlights the work of the Make Space for Girls project which campaigns to ensure that parks and open spaces are designed [...]
Making outdoor learning and play inclusive of girls
Learning Through Landscapes explore four ways to ensure that outdoor learning and play is safe, inclusive, and accessible for all.
Planning and creating space for teenage girls
This journal article has been published in Town and Country Planning, Vol 91 No 3 May/Jun 2022, pp153-154. It looks at the issues around planning and creating parks and other public places that are welcoming to teenage girls. The article suggests that the opportunity needs to be taken to engage [...]
