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We educate, empower and inspire girls in Ireland to become tomorrow's strong, confident and resilient young women 💪
⚡️ RCN: 20206722

What's that one thing you've been dreaming up late

What's that one thing you've been dreaming up lately?⁠
Manifest that sh*t!⁠
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#manifestingtips #howtomanifest #postiveselftalk #believeinyourdreams #visionboards #intentionsetting

The difference between “I’m not good at this” and “I can’t do this yet”?⁠
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One keeps you stuck. The other moves you forward. 🌱⁠
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Choose the mindset that lets you grow. 💪⁠
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#GrowthMindset #MindsetMatters #KeepGrowing #SelfBelief #YouveGotThis

You don’t need a full identity overhaul, you jus

You don’t need a full identity overhaul, you just need to stop talking to yourself like a hater 👀⁠
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This week in our “Books We’ve Read So You Don’t Have To” series, we’re diving into You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero. Equal parts pep talk and practical advice, it’s a go-to when your confidence needs CPR. 💛⁠
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✨ Swipe through for the moments that hit us hardest.⁠
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#YouAreABadass #MotivationRead #BookTok #MindsetShift #BooksWeLove

📢 We’re Hiring! Spread the word!⁠ ⁠ Havin

📢 We’re Hiring! Spread the word!⁠
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Having supported over 200,000 girls across Ireland for many years, The Shona Project now wants to support the development of a transformative programme for boys, under a yet-to-be-named entity specifically designed and customised for them.⁠
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This exciting pilot initiative aims to foster open and honest conversations about masculinity, leadership, and power, equipping young men with the skills and perspectives necessary to build respectful, inclusive communities. The aim being to equip young men with the tools to question the messages they receive from society and encourage empathy, respect and kindness.⁠
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Together we're building a more compassionate and understanding community for young teenagers!⁠
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For more info & how to apply for this role, click the link in our bio! 🔗

These 9 quotes? Instant serotonin.⁠ ⁠ Save for

These 9 quotes? Instant serotonin.⁠
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Save for the next time your brain needs a gentle slap of inspiration 💥⁠
Which one hit you the hardest? Drop the number below 👇⁠
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#MondayMotivation #QuoteCarousel #TheShonaProject #EmpowermentQuotes #YouveGotThis

What if the key to the life you want… isn’t ab

What if the key to the life you want… isn’t about chasing more stuff, but becoming more YOU?⁠
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We’ve been told to have the things so we can do the things and eventually be happy.⁠
But what if you flipped it?⁠
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✨ Start with BE.⁠
Be curious. Be kind. Be bold. Be consistent.⁠
Then you’ll start doing and having all the things that align with who you really are.⁠
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#MindsetShift #BeDoHave #PersonalGrowthJourney #PurposeOverPerfection

With a pen like a balm and a voice like a hug, Upi

With a pen like a balm and a voice like a hug, Upile writes for the parts of us that need softness, healing, and truth. ⁠
Her poetry helps us feel seen, heard, and held - and that’s real power. ✨⁠
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📖 Add soft magic to your shelf. Add Upile to your hero list.⁠
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#ShonaHeroes #UpileChisala #softmagic #spokenhealing #girlspoetry #wordpower #amplifyher

Life isn’t always neat. And neither are we.⁠
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You don’t have to have it all figured out.⁠
You don’t have to be fearless or perfect.⁠
You just have to show up as you are.⁠
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Messy. Unsure. Brave anyway. 💛⁠
That’s where the magic happens.⁠
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#KeepShowingUp #RealNotPerfect #CourageOverPerfection #TheShonaProject

What would you do if no one was watching (or judgi

What would you do if no one was watching (or judging)? 👀💭⁠
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It’s not easy to unlearn the need for approval, especially if you’re used to shrinking yourself to make others comfy. But caring less doesn’t mean becoming careless, it means choosing yourself first. Always. 💗⁠
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Tag someone who needs this reminder 💬⁠
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#TheShonaProject #Overthinking #PeoplePleasing #ConfidenceBoost #BeYourself

We asked our team to share their memories from the

We asked our team to share their memories from their own exam days - the nerves, the pressure, the unexpected moments, and what they’ve learned since.

Whether you're heading into the Leaving Cert, Junior Cycle, or supporting someone who is, this is your reminder: you are so much more than a grade.

You've got this. 💛

#Exams2025 #MoreThanAGrade #TheShonaProject

Some days feel heavy. ⁠ Some weeks feel endless.

Some days feel heavy. ⁠
Some weeks feel endless.⁠
But the truth?⁠
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Every winner has lost before, they just chose to try one more time.⁠
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💬 Save this for the days you need a reminder that you’re not done yet.⁠
You’re just getting started. 💫⁠
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#KeepGoing #ProgressNotPerfection #ResilienceReminder #YouveGotThis

Happy Pride Month!! You might see a few words in t

Happy Pride Month!! You might see a few words in the next few weeks that you don’t fully understand - and that’s okay!⁠
We’ve put together a short guide to LGBTQ+ terms so you can learn, grow and show up better for yourself and others 🏳️‍🌈💖⁠
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✨ Respect > Perfection⁠
🌈 Support > Assumptions⁠
📚 Link in bio to read the full post!⁠
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#PrideMonth #LGBTQTerms #InclusiveEducation #PrideIreland

“Own your story, spit your truth.”⁠ ⁠ 🎤

“Own your story, spit your truth.”⁠
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🎤 This week’s #ShonaHero is none other than @littlesimz - a rapper, actress, and icon rewriting the rules of what it means to be a woman in music. ⁠
She’s proof that power doesn’t always shout, sometimes it flows in verses, vulnerability, and creative power. ✨⁠
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Here's to carving your own lane and bringing others with you.⁠
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#LittleSimz #ShonaHeroes #GirlsWithVoices #PowerMoves

Some truths hit harder than others.⁠ ⁠ Audre L

Some truths hit harder than others.⁠
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Audre Lorde knew that staying silent doesn’t keep you safe - it just keeps things the same. ⁠
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Whether you’re speaking up for yourself, for someone else, or for what’s right, your voice matters. ⁠
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Use it. 💬✨⁠
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#AudreLorde #SpeakUp #YourVoiceMatters

The kind of messaging we’re done listening to.⁠
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Some of the lies girls are told that we're just not buying it anymore. 💥⁠
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#GirlPower #UnlearnTheNoise

It’s not always easy to say what you really thin

It’s not always easy to say what you really think, especially when it feels like your voice might crack or your hands might shake. ⁠
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But speak anyway.⁠
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Because courage doesn’t always look loud or polished. Sometimes it’s just showing up with your truth.⁠
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We’re listening. And we need your voice.⁠
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#SpeakUp #YourVoiceMatters #TeenVoices #CourageOverComfort

What do you do when the world feels heavy? ⁠ ⁠

What do you do when the world feels heavy? ⁠
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Michelle Obama says: you carry your light anyway. ✨⁠
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We read The Light We Carry so you don’t have to - but honestly, you might want to. This one’s warm, real, and weirdly comforting. ⁠
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Less hustle, more hope. ⁠
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Less perfection, more permission to just be human.⁠
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Save this one for when you need a pep talk with soul 💬⁠
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#TheLightWeCarry #MichelleObama #MotivationalBooks #BookTok

Laura Dowling, also known as @fabulouspharmacist i

Laura Dowling, also known as @fabulouspharmacist is our go-to gal on all things women's health. ⁠
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Back in SHINE 2024, she talked about all things anxiety, getting to know our bodies more, future-proofing ourselves and the importance of consent. ⁠
She had 1250 girls shouting, "My vulva is beautiful", which was not on our 2024 bingo card, but we are here for it! ⁠
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Check out the full video that you can watch back completely for free on www.shinefestival.ie (linked in our bio as always x)⁠
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#ShineFest #ShineFestival #WomensHealth

Our ambassadors aren’t just part of a community

Our ambassadors aren’t just part of a community - they are the community. In this video, Faith shares how being part of The Shona Project helped her find her voice, her people, and her purpose #theshonaproject #girlpower #ireland #advice

And that's a wrap on the 2024/25 Academic year! ⁠
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What a year 💫⁠
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Check out these incredible numbers! ⁠
Thanks to all of the girls who have welcomed us with open arms and open hearts. ⁠
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We love you all 💖⁠
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#TheShonaProject

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