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Zindaagi

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"To me, the Girls Allowed group means everything. It has changed how I feel and react. It has helped me through struggles and difficulties. At first I felt nervous and scared, but now I feel glad that I joined. Looking back at how they have helped, where would I be without this group? I know how to control my anger and calm myself down. This group has helped me realise how to resolve family conflict. It has made me an individual and made me think about how people are different and not to disrespect how they are. This group has helped me gain confidence and self- esteem, and also shown me how to express my feelings and overcome bullying. If I need help, I know where to go. Before relying on others, rely on yourself first. It has been a year now since coming to the group: a year of struggle and challenges. The Girls Allowed group is the group you need to come to if you have got no one by your side - even if you don't have any problems, you will know how to deal with them before hand if you ever do. You can enjoy yourself and make new friends. Listening to other people's experiences and how tough their lives are, it makes you appreciate life. They brighten up your life and they take you on trips so you can have fun!"

(Testimony from a Member of the Girls Allowed Group)

Zindaagi's ethos and approach are based on preventative and early intervention work with young women; and it is one of the few specialist support services for young Asian women who are vulnerable to self-harm and suicide in the East London area. Zindaagi provides a range of activities - including issue-based workshops, activity sessions, training, residential courses, age-specific support groups and counselling - both within and outside of the school setting. The sessions focus on addressing the key issues that impact on young women, including self-harm, violence, bullying, racism and family conflict, as well as issues of gender, culture and identity. Zindaagi also supports young women's own efforts to develop positive coping strategies and gives them access to confidential advice, information and counselling.

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