What is Peer Education?
Peer educators are members and volunteers aged 14-25. They are trained to deliver interactive sessions on topics that matter to girls today and draw on their own experiences to allow the girls to fully engage and relate. Peer education empowers girls to combat issues they may face in life, inspiring and equipping them with life-long skills. Sessions are available for Brownie, Guide and Ranger units.
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There are 3 Peer Education resources available:
Safe the World
Did you know, “80% of girls and young women aged 13 to 18 don’t feel safe outdoors?” (Girls’ Attitudes Survey, 2021). This topic tackles safety by looking at how everyone experiences safety differently, how we can spot and deal with unsafe behaviours, and how we can empower everyone to become upstanders and campaign for a safer world for all.
Breaking Free
This topic helps girls to identify and challenge gender stereotypes so they feel empowered to enjoy their hobbies, gain skills and bust the restrictions that so-called ‘stereotypes’ could place on their lives. “55% of girls aged 7-21 say gender stereotypes affect their ability to day what they think.” (Girls’ Attitudes Survey, 2017)
Think Resilient
This resource, created with the charity Young Minds, gives girls tools and strategies to strengthen their mental resilience and deal with challenging situations they may face in life. “62% of girls aged 11 to 21 know a girl their age who has experienced a mental health problem.” (Girls’ Attitudes Survey, 2015)
About Peer Education
Support and Recognition
- Build confidence by running sessions with other peer educators
- Receive support from your county and region coordinators
- Earn metal pin badges for delivering 4, 25 and 50 sessions!
- Obtain an exclusive peer education t-shirt and purple hoodie
I’m interested – what are the next steps?
- Try out the peer education e-learning on the Girlguiding website to find out more and see if peer education is for you
- Click one of the buttons below to find out more, request a session or become a Peer Educator yourself!
Have a question?
Please contact our county peer education advisor at: peereducation@ggme.co.uk or by using the form below.