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Supporting the next gen of women of colour.

THE UK’S FIRST WoC SURFING CREW

Boarders Without Borders - from longboarding to surfing.

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OPPORTUNITIES

GirlDreamer supports women of colour to live their best lives.

We are a non-profit organisation based in the UK that cultivates a community of young (millennial and generation z) women of colour realising and pursuing their dreams to change the social fabric of society.

Our aim is to see a more representative world through tackling both social change and systems change by working with communities and companies to bridge the gaps that are causing a lack of representation and access to opportunity for women of colour at all levels across all industries.

Working directly with our community means we can create meaningful and lasting change. We provide opportunities for growth, both personally and professionally, through innovative programmes, resources and digital content.

Working with organisations and leaders across all sectors means we are able to challenge and disrupt some of the current systems and break down the barriers to accessibility through our unique consulting, workshops and brand collaborations.

We like to think of change as a whole rounded picture where everybody is doing their part and is accountable for the betterment of our world.

GirlDreamer is here to provide a platform. A safe space where women of colour can share, connect and grow with the support we provide to create the next generation of leaders who can truly create a more equitable world.

SOME OF OUR MAIN
ACTIVITIES INCLUDE

PROGRAMMES

We provide programmes to support women of colour into social entrepreneurship. Our goal is to increase more women of colour leaders in society and utilise their lived experience by doing so.

INITIATIVES

We run a range of initiatives throughout the year with the goal of increasing access to opportunity for women of colour in different sectors, both on an introductory and developmental level.

CONSULTING

We offer consulting and workshops to organisations, in the social and private sector, to create authentic engagement amongst young communities of colour both on and offline.

Behind every great company, is a team of great women who hold it together.

GirlDreamer has a small but mighty team! We each bring something different that makes us who we are and creates the foundation of values we are built on. Get to know more about who makes GirlDreamer possible.

WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO

Women of Colour are one of the most marginalised groups in society.

We:
Are underrepresented in almost every sector
Face the highest pay gaps
Experience the highest rates of discrimination
Have additional cultural barriers
Face increased socio-economic barriers
Receive fewer opportunities
…and that’s just to name a few!

Women of colour are definitely not short of talent and ambition but rather, we lack access to opportunities, representation and tailored support that takes into account our unique lived experiences.

Boarders Without Borders

Our most popular and recognised initiative that uses sport as a tool for social change. It has brought us international attention, a handful of awards but most importantly, has created a legacy in sport and equality. Check out our award-winning short film on creating the Europe’s First Women of Colour Longboarding Crew and keep up with our BWB socials to see how the journey is unfolding.

LATEST BLOGS

January 12, 2021

Navigating My Superwoman Complex During The Era of COVID- 19

The idea of going into 2021 with the COVID-19 pandemic lingering left me conflicted. While I understood the need for the measures …

November 10, 2020

Living with colonialism: thoughts on the gender binary

The gender binary creates one way of being ‘man’ and ‘woman’ that doesn’t exist in reality. We are j…

November 06, 2020

5 Things I’ve Learnt From Being a Trustee

So, I’m a Trustee on two Boards. At GirlDreamer of course, and over at NCVO. They’re very different yes, but the respo…

WHAT OUR GIRLDREAMERS SAY

Don’t just take our word for it, read what our GirlDreamers have to say about us!

"Being part of GirlDreamer has helped me to express my voice and opinion on topics I care about. While doing so, I was also able to find like-minded individuals who went through similar experiences like me, reassuring me that my opinions matter and that they need to be heard and understood. GirlDreamer and their efforts give me support on subjects that are important to me and others with similar backgrounds - and for all this I am incredibly grateful.”

Milan Nguyen

UX Researcher at Google

"I never thought I’d be accepted onto the UK’s first all women of colour surfing programme organised by Girl Dreamer. It was the experience I never knew I needed. It was a challenging week that ultimately boosted my confidence and I feel it has changed my outlook on life for good. Surfing was so much fun that I went back a month later! Because of Girl Dreamer, I no longer doubt myself and what I am capable of. Thank you to Girl Dreamer who put in so much care and effort into this experience! I don’t think they realise what kind of impact they have on the lives of women like me.”

Rabia Mirza

"GirlDreamer helped me find my voice, they allowed me to express myself and not feel ashamed or insecure of my opinion or who I choose to be, and this feeling is invaluable. Working for GirlDreamer has broadened my horizons more than I could have ever imagined, and taught me to be a global citizen in which I can positively contribute to indigenous conversations with intersectional perspective, it gave me a sense of purpose and belonging."

Aisha Mohammed

International Business Specialist at Qatar Airways

"The opportunity I received from GirlDreamer led to a life-changing week for me and it was all due to the time, effort and love they put into organising it. The care and consideration that was put into it was so tangible.I really thought it would just be a few days of surfing, but I’ve gained more confidence, more of an adventurous spirit and an amazing group of bad-ass friends.”

Zakirah Alam

Editorial Coordinator

"As a woman of colour, I believe GirlDreamer is an organisation that is life changing for many like me. The opportunities provided by GirlDreamer inspire us to break boundaries and empower us to make a difference. It is a supportive network where I am encouraged to think about the issues we face in society and what we can do to solve them. It is a truly eye-opening experience.”

Nina Ma

Senior Associate at PWC

"GirlDreamer has impacted me in several noteworthy ways, arguably the most important being that I'm aware that there is an organisation set up to recognise the issues I face and actively support me. This is invaluable as it makes me (and others like me) know that I'm not invisible, the issues I face are real and that I have the support of the org and the others they support too."

Kavita Purohit

Environmental Engineer

"Being a part of Girl Dreamer has changed my whole perspective on life. I have been exposed to opportunities I didn’t even know existed ! Girl Dreamer has prepared me with many skills which will aid me in becoming a successful woman in the future.”