CREATE CONNECTION.
BUILD COMMUNITY.
BECOME A LEADER.

GirlDreamer is a social impact ecosystem supporting young women of the global majority through funding, leadership development, and community-rooted wellbeing.

At GirlDreamer, we’re not just a non-profit - we’re an ecosystem of change built by and for young women of the global majority.

We exist to dismantle oppressive systems that limit access to leadership, wellbeing, and economic opportunity – and to rebuild pathways where we can not only survive but thrive. From limited funding and lack of representation to economic and structurally exclusionary systems, the odds are often stacked against those with the most potential to lead transformative change.

Yet young women of the global majority are already visionaries, organisers, and community-builders. We hold lived experience, cultural intelligence, and an intersectional understanding of the world – qualities urgently needed to shape more just and inclusive futures.

But talent alone isn’t enough. Without access, resources, or care, many of us never get the chance to begin.

That’s why we take a holistic, ecosystem-based approach – because leadership doesn’t happen in isolation, and wellbeing isn’t a luxury. Through flexible funding, leadership development, and psychologically safe community spaces, we support the whole person behind the purpose.

By centring care, connection, and capacity at every stage, we’re not just helping women navigate existing systems - we’re collectively reimagining what those systems could be.

REIMAGINING
THE WORLD FOR WOMEN OF COLOUR

FUNDING

Redistributing resources. Backing bold beginnings.

The Dream Fund offers micro-grants of £2,500 – £5,000 to early-stage founders, organisers and unconstituted groups led by women of the global majority. We fund the vision to provide changemakers with the resources they need to kickstart and sustain their journey. Funding is where many start, but it’s only one part of our ecosystem.

PROGRAMMES

Expanding access. Cultivating leadership.

Our programmes are designed to grow leadership from the ground up. We offer learning spaces rooted in lived experience – from roundtables and research, to masterclasses and mentorship – that help build confidence, capability and community.
We don’t develop women of the global majority, we recognise their brilliance and remove the barriers in their way.

SAFE SPACES

Restoring wellbeing. Reimagining community.

We hold spaces that centre care – from intimate healing circles and supper clubs to national and international retreats. We also support grassroots third spaces across the UK, led by and for women of the global majority. Because rest is a form of resistance, and wellbeing is foundational – not optional.

Learn more about what we do and how you can get involved

WHAT WE DO FOR

COMPANIES

We specialise in access to opportunity.
We believe creating opportunity isn’t enough to attract, engage with or reach your intended community, especially if they are part of a marginalised group in society.

GirlDreamer provided me with an unforgettable experience by giving me an opportunity to be part of their Surfing retreat 2022. As a woman of colour, I face a constant struggle to go against the tide when it comes to systemic biases and discrimination embedded in our societies. GD provided me with a safe space to break one of my mental shackles of trying a sport which I never thought I would be a part of. Getting to do it in the company of some amazing women of colour was the cherry on the cake. I left feeling energised, motivated and with a community who I never knew I would feel so connected to. I feel empowered to try out new things and the experience left me with a new perspective in life.

Priyanka RoychoudhuryEconomic consultant

Being a part of Girl Dreamer has changed my whole perspective on life. I have been exposed to opportunities I didn’t even know existed ! Girl Dreamer has prepared me with many skills which will aid me in becoming a successful woman in the future.

Aisha KhanumInternational Law student

Being part of GirlDreamer has helped me to express my voice and opinion on topics I care about. While doing so, I was also able to find like-minded individuals who went through similar experiences like me, reassuring me that my opinions matter and that they need to be heard and understood. GirlDreamer and their efforts give me support on subjects that are important to me and others with similar backgrounds - and for all this I am incredibly grateful.

MILAN NGUYENUX Researcher at Google

GirlDreamer helped me find my voice, they allowed me to express myself and not feel ashamed or insecure of my opinion or who I choose to be, and this feeling is invaluable. Working for GirlDreamer has broadened my horizons more than I could have ever imagined, and taught me to be a global citizen in which I can positively contribute to indigenous conversations with intersectional perspective, it gave me a sense of purpose and belonging.

aisha mohammedInternational Business Specialist at Qatar Airways

I never thought I’d be accepted onto the UK’s first all women of colour surfing programme organised by Girl Dreamer. It was the experience I never knew I needed. It was a challenging week that ultimately boosted my confidence and I feel it has changed my outlook on life for good. Surfing was so much fun that I went back a month later! Because of Girl Dreamer, I no longer doubt myself and what I am capable of. Thank you to Girl Dreamer who put in so much care and effort into this experience! I don’t think they realise what kind of impact they have on the lives of women like me.

Rabia MirzaProgramme Manager - Community Voices at Media Trust

The opportunity I received from GirlDreamer led to a life-changing week for me and it was all due to the time, effort and love they put into organising it. The care and consideration that was put into it was so tangible.I really thought it would just be a few days of surfing, but I’ve gained more confidence, more of an adventurous spirit and an amazing group of bad-ass friends.

Zakirah AlamEditorial Coordinator

As a woman of colour, I believe GirlDreamer is an organisation that is life changing for many like me. The opportunities provided by GirlDreamer inspire us to break boundaries and empower us to make a difference. It is a supportive network where I am encouraged to think about the issues we face in society and what we can do to solve them. It is a truly eye-opening experience.

NINA MASenior Associate at PWC

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