At the Shona Project, we feel it’s important to amplify the voices of the girls and young people so that those who make decisions that impact us all can hear our stories. This is your opportunity to have your voice heard. Our national survey helps us to tell our story together. P.S. The survey
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“Being a girl is juxtapositional. I am too big and too small, not enough and too much all at once. But being a girl is also gossiping with friends in a way boys will never understand. Feeling joy when you can finally express yourself. Secret personalities only shown to other girls. Imagine if we could
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Let’s be real – having extra time on your hands can get boring fast. Whether it’s school holidays, post-exam limbo, or a gap between jobs, not having something to put your energy into can leave you feeling restless. So why not try something bold and exciting? Like… starting your own business. Sounds wild? Maybe. But
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Bullying. It’s something that should have ended the moment it began. But the truth is, it still happens – and probably always will in some form. So really, we all want to know how to deal with bullying in one way or another. The good news? You are not powerless. Whether you’re being bullied online,
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If your feed has suddenly turned into a highlight reel of running routes, medal selfies, and sweaty smiles – you’re not imagining it. The running trend in 2025 is everywhere. It feels like everyone and their dog (literally) is out pounding the pavements, chasing PBs, and swapping Friday night plans for 5Ks. But what’s behind
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✨ Join Our Team At The Shona Project, we’re on a mission to empower every girl in Ireland to believe in herself and know her worth. We’re growing — and looking for two passionate, creative, and values-driven people to join our team. If you’re looking to do meaningful work that creates real change, in a
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A new month is the perfect time to reset, refocus, and set some positive intentions. But instead of making a to-do list, let’s flip it around—here are five things we’re not going to do this April to improve our mindset, well-being, and overall happiness. 1. Getting Lost in Social Media We’ve all been there –
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Imposter syndrome — we’ve almost all been there, right? It’s that annoying voice in your head telling you that you don’t deserve your success, that you’re just “faking it,” and any minute now, someone is going to find out that you’re not as awesome as they think you are. Ugh, seriously – can we just
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Let’s be real – social media can be both a blessing and a curse. One minute, you’re laughing at dog videos, and the next, you’re stuck in a scroll spiral, comparing yourself to someone who seems to have their entire life together. Sound familiar? This is your sign to take back control of your social
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Let’s be real – sometimes, we wait around for validation from others. We look for someone to tell us we’re doing a good job, that we look amazing, or that we’re on the right path. But what if I told you that the best person to hype you up is… you? Being your own biggest
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Yesterday, the world came together to celebrate International Women’s Day, and this year’s theme — Accelerate Action — couldn’t feel more urgent or more inspiring. But now that the day is over, the real question is: what’s next? We know a lot of you might feel like these big global movements are something for adults,
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Getting Behind the Wheel for the First Time? We’ve Got You! Driving—it sounds so exciting, right? The freedom to hit the road, blast your favorite playlist, and cruise to McDonald’s for some nuggets with your friends. But before you get to that point, there’s the learning curve—navigating nerves, remembering a million things at once, and
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Let’s be real—girls can be tough on each other. Instead of embracing our differences, we sometimes get caught in a cycle of competition: Who’s the prettiest? The smartest? The most popular? The most athletic? The skinniest? And when we’re hard on ourselves, we can be hard on others too. Finding faults in someone else can
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About The Shona Project: The Shona Project is a multi-award-winning national charity, founded in 2016, that aims to educate, empower, and inspire young Irish girls to become strong, confident, and curious women. Through school workshops, online articles and videos, and our nationally recognised SHINE Festival, we’ve reached over 35,000 girls directly and 300,000 girls monthly
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Okay, hear us out… Making your bed every morning might sound like one of those “boring” tasks, but trust us – it can actually make a HUGE difference. Imagine starting your day feeling accomplished and ready to crush your goals. Yep, it’s possible, and it’s all about that one tiny habit: making your bed!
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In the old days, women in movies were often relegated to being secondary characters—superficial, sappy, and reliant on men to save the day. Thankfully, times have changed! Today, we see a wide range of female characters who are complex, strong, and inspiring. From iconic speeches to heartfelt monologues, here are 14 unforgettable moments from movies
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Standing at the front of a classroom or presenting over Zoom can make even the most confident among us feel shaky. Those butterflies in your stomach? They’ve turned into a full-on rave. Your palms are sweaty, your heart is racing—sound familiar? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! Public speaking can be nerve-wracking, but, as the saying
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We thought it would be fun to share some weird and wacky facts about periods with you. Because as weird and all as our periods are, hold on to your knickers because things are about to get a LOT weirder…. 1. You can get your PERIOD in your actual NOSE Don’t freak out, it’s highly
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We all love to believe we can predict and control everything about the future. Honestly, who doesn’t want to know exactly what’s coming up next, right? But here’s the deal: life would be so boring if we had everything figured out. Predictability sounds comfy, but growth? Adventure? That happens when you step outside your comfort
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