2-3 Degrees

Delivering 6 peer mentoring workshops for young women aged 17–24, increasing confidence across communication, leadership and goal-setting.

6 workshops delivered	100% participants aged 17-24 and from global majority backgrounds
Increased girls' confidence across communication, leadership, learning, goal setting	Peer mentoring model validated as effective for confidence and leadership development

Girlguiding partnered with 2-3 Degrees, a youth development social enterprise, to pilot a new way of reaching young women from global majority backgrounds aged 17-24.

The project demonstrated that a peer mentoring model could strengthen confidence, leadership and personal development through a structured, girl-led programme.

Our service delivered 6 workshops, engaging 10 young women in a supportive, skills-focused environment.

Creating the programme and recruiting girls to take part

Both 2-3 Degrees and Girlguiding share an ambition: to create meaningful opportunities for young women who are facing barriers to confidence and progression. This led to the development of a bespoke pilot, based on the existing successful 2-3 Degrees peer mentoring programme.

2–3 Degrees led the recruitment process through their networks, forming a final group of 10.

All participants were aged 17–24.
All from global majority backgrounds.
Most in education, with some facing barriers such as low attendance or being NEET (not in education, employment or training).
Many are migrants and/or the first in their family to attend university.

Delivering the pilot sessions

The 6 sessions were designed to build progressively. Each workshop blended skill building, reflection and hands-on practice.

Building self-belief. The group established trust, explored their strengths, and learned about the concept of peer mentoring.
Values and goal setting. The girls connected personal values to confidence and decision making, set ambitious goals, and reflected on past experiences that demonstrate resilience and growth.
Role models and networking. Female professionals shared their career journeys, and the 'Career Carousel' gave girls a chance to practise networking and ask meaningful questions.
Practising mentoring and peer support. The group explored what makes a good mentor, designed peer support projects, and strengthened teamwork and communication.
Final project development and reflection. Participants refined their peer mentoring ideas and reflected on their progress and learnings.
Showcase and celebration. Girls presented their projects, celebrated achievements, and explored next steps for leadership within Girlguiding and beyond.

Evaluation and impact

The pilot created a supportive space where young women grew in confidence, leadership and ambition. This was the first all-girl project for 2-3 Degrees. They described the space as safe, positive, and influential for their future practice. Key outcomes included:

Strong increases in self reported confidence across communication, leadership and goal setting.
High enjoyment and weekly learning.
This project demonstrated that a peer mentoring model can successfully engage young women and help to build their confidence and leadership skills.

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