Research shows…
Obesity – simply…too much body fat
Contributors – poor diet, sedentary life
StudiesImpact on children’s quality of lifeWhat are we doing in Qatar to
solve this problem?
Girls on the Go!
Qatar
PurposeTo make a difference in the lives of young girls living in Qatar by educating, inspiring and motivating them for a life of
healthy living.
GoalsProvide informationIncrease understanding of nutrition
Encourage exerciseDevelop confidence
VisionTo see as many schools as possible running the Girls on the Go, Qatar program.
Pass the program off to the teachers so that it will continue and become an integral part of the school.
Core ValuesGirls on the Go, Qatar honors its core
values: We are honest We maintain balance in our lives We seek the positive in life’s challenges We live our lives with gratitudeWe positively assert ourselves We make our best effort always We strive to improve our self-awareness
The Program
Girls on the Go. Qatar is a positive youth development program which combines an interactive curriculum with exercise to inspire self-respect and healthy lifestyles in preteen girls.
Our core curriculum addresses many aspects of girls’ development - their physical, emotional, mental and social well-being.
Lessons provide girls with the tools to make positive decisions and to avoid risky adolescent behaviors
Program Design
The program curricula teaches life skills through group discussions,
games and fitness workouts. The curriculum is divided into three
sections and is taught by trained Girls on the Go, Qatar volunteer coaches.
At each season’s conclusion, the girls complete presentation event as a group
Healthy NutritionThe food pyramidServing sizesDining outHealthy breakfastLimiting sugars and fatsDrinking waterVitamin D and calciumEnergy Equation
Exercise and FitnessWhat is exercise?Benefits of exercisesPlanning a daily exercise routineHeart HealthMuscle TrainingDifferent ways to exercise
Building CharacterFinding the balanceBody imagePeers and choicesGoal settingTime management
Seasonal ProgrammingGirls on the Go, Qatar sessions
are offered in the fall, spring and a short session in the summer
months.
The PilotWhen: June 15-July 10How long: 4 weeksWhere: QF Rec Center Who: Daughters of VodafonePresentation of learning outcomes:-Short presentation put on by the girls to show results of the program.
Girls acquire…Knowledge gained in 8-one hour sessions
to last a lifetime.A jump rope, a pedometer, a Frisbee, a
water bottle, a Girls on the Go! T-shirt, and Healthy Lifestyles JournalConfidence and Friendships!