INTERNATIONAL GUIDE TO
DESIGNING SPORT PROGRAMMESFOR GIRLS

• About
  • Contributors
  • Empowering Girls Through Sport
  • Women Win
• Programme Design
  • Understanding And Overcoming Challenges
    • Misperceptions And Prejudices About Girls And Sports
    • Sports Apparel For Girls
    • Scheduling
    • Some Fear That Sports Will Cause The Loss Of Virginity
    • Menstruation
    • Government Support
    • Lack Of Women Role Models
    • Lack Of Positive Media Coverage
    • Economic Constraint
    • Personal Safety
    • Lack Of Sports Facilities And Fields
  • Choosing The Right Sport For Your Programme
  • Building Support For Your Programme
    • The Girls
    • Parents And Caregivers
    • Community Leaders
    • The Community
    • Government And Police
    • Resource Providers And Organizational Partners
    • Donors And Funders
  • Safe Spaces
  • Recruiting Girls
    • Ideas For Recruiting Girls
    • Girls Participation In Programme Design
  • Developing Leadership
    • The Importance Of Women In Leadership
    • Recruiting Women Coaches
    • Men In Leadership
    • Recruiting Girls With Disabilities
• Operations
  • Encouraging Participation And Retention
    • Motivation
    • Basic Needs
  • Code Of Conduct
  • Training Coaches
  • Peer Leadership
    • The Power Of Role Models
    • Tracking Each Girls Development
  • Competitions, Tournaments And Community Events
• Life Skills
  • Body Image
  • Hygiene And Health
  • Sexuality And Reproduction
  • Gender Based Abuse And Violence
  • Economic Empowerment
• Mixing Genders
  • Understanding Gender Roles
  • Recommendations For Mixed Gender Programmes
    • Consider Timing And Frequency
    • Position Girls In Leadership Roles
    • Maintain A Safe Space
    • Limit Sensitive Discussions
    • Be Mindful About Mixed Gender Physical Activity
    • Conduct Follow Up Discussions
  • The Potential Value Of Integration
• The Code
  • Code Of Conduct

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