Girls and women today face problems that are often subtle or misunderstood. Despite shifts in attitude and changes in the law, they are often unheard, isolated and face discrimination.  Platform 51 Cymru supports girls and women as they take control of their lives. Our activities, services and campaigns are about things they need and want.

We do two things. Firstly, we work face-to-face with girls and women.  Secondly, we speak out on their behalf.  We challenge inequality, discrimination and negative stereotypes by influencing decision makers and lobbying for changes in the law.

We work with girls and women of all ages particularly when they face challenges in their lives. We sometimes work with men if it’ll make a difference to women.

In Wales we work with Gypsy Traveller girls and women in Llanelli, we support women to gain skills and return to education or employment, we deliver a money management programme for young mothers and an alcohol awareness programme with young girls in Cwmafan.  In Cardiff our Truth about Youth project supports young people to challenge negative perceptions about them.

We will launch a campaign about girls’ and women’s health and wellbeing in 2011. The campaign will give us, as Platform 51 Cymru, the opportunity to speak out on some important topics that affect girls and women.

We are excited about our work in Wales and our future plans.  If you would like to know more about us please contact me.

For more information contact: 

www.platform51.org