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!