The award-winning Us Girls programme is designed to increase and sustain young women’s participation in sport and physical activity in underserved communities across the UK.
At StreetGames, we recognise the barriers faced by young women and girls in underserved communities when it comes to participating in sports and physical activities.
Our 1,000 Young Voices research shows that young women and girls in these communities tend to participate less in sports and physical activities. They have limited access to opportunities compared to their male counterparts and peers from wealthier backgrounds. As a result, their enthusiasm for sports and physical activity is often lower.
Results from our StreetGames network survey also reveal a pressing need to support young women and girls in becoming more physically active. An overwhelming 93% of community organisations within our network prioritise this support. However, only 36% reported having the necessary funding to facilitate such initiatives.
Barriers to participation
Our aims and ambitions
We’re committed to addressing these barriers and empowering young women and girls to lead active and healthy lifestyles. Our Us Girls programme supports the StreetGames network in offering year-round Doorstep Sport in underserved communities, creating safe spaces where young women thrive with trusted mentors and tailored activities.
We prioritise developing a skilled workforce that understands and addresses the specific challenges faced by young women in underserved areas. We’re committed to diversity and inclusivity, striving to increase female representation in coaching and leadership roles. Through Doorstep Sport, we establish pathways for sustained participation, fostering healthy habits for life.
International Women’s Day Community of Learning Event
Our Women and Girls Success Stories
Wye Gymnastics & Galaxy Cheerleading receive StreetGames Engaging Women and Girls Award
Learn more about StreetGames’ Engaging Women and Girls Award winner, Wye Gymnastics & Galaxy Cheerleading.Read more
Us Girls champions secure new sporting opportunities for women and girls
Five teams of business-savvy young people from across Wales have secured nearly £80,000 of investment to deliver new physical activity/sporting activity sessions aimed at engaging more women and girls in sport and physical activity.Read moreOur Women and Girls Research and Insights
Download Us Girls ‘How to’ Guides
Useful Links
Women in Sport: Women in Sport is the longest-standing charity in its field with a proud history of securing change for women and girls.
Buddle: Learning and support resources to help organisations to attract more female participants and volunteers, and give them a high-quality experience to make sure they keep coming back.
This Girl Can: This Girl Can, funded by the National Lottery, seeks to tell the real stories of women who get active or play sport in the way that’s right for them.
Breaking Barriers toolkit: Based on the Breaking Barriers research report, created by Access Sport in partnership with the Sweaty Betty Foundation, Women In Sport and Nuffield Health, this toolkit provides guidance for community sport providers, funders and policymakers who want to engage disabled teenage girls in sport and exercise.
