We empower young women to reach their fullest potential.

The next generation is our biggest asset and it is overflowing with untapped talent and potential. We unlock it.

Our mission is simple

 Encourage, enthuse, empower

Through our programmes, we work with young women and girls who have experienced a range of challenging and difficult circumstances. Our programmes are powerful – and they work.

 

We ENCOURAGE


self awareness and sense of purpose

 

We ENTHUSE


young women about their unique gifts, and the opportunities that are open to them

 

We EMPOWER


young women to define, and achieve, the goals they set

Who we work with

  • Schools

    The Juno Project programmes 
are delivered through our specially trained facilitators in secondary schools.

    Our Programmes

  • Parents & Carers

    We partner with schools and parents/carers to reach the girls that need us 
the most.

    Our Impact

  • Funders

    We are supported by funding partners, private organisations and individuals who believe in the impact we have.

    Support Us

  • “You’ve helped me find myself and get to know myself, when I couldn’t talk to anyone. It’s made me realise I’m not alone.”



    — Participant in 2021-2022 This is Me programme 

  • “There has been a massive shift for them all in different ways. We had one girl on the programme who prior to joining, wouldn't engage with others in her year beyond her peer group. She is now a prefect and talks freely amongst a wider circle of people.”

    

— Teacher

2022/23: The results

In the academic year 2022/2023 we delivered programmes to 168 young women aged 10-16 across West Sussex. All of the girls showed a difference in the way they saw themselves at the end of the programme, compared to their statements at the beginning. Almost all told us that they believed their confidence had improved.

56%

of young women improved their school attendance

88%

of young women reported improved relationships

75%

of young women reported a greater positive contribution to school life, and their local community

 87%

of young women reported improved aspiration

100%

of young women said that given the opportunity, they would work with us again

Blog Posts
The Juno Project celebrates commitment to Real Living Wage
The Juno Project celebrates commitment to Real Living Wage

The Juno Project has been accredited as a Living Wage Employer. Our Living Wage commitment ensures that everyone working for us will continue to receive an hourly wage that is higher than the government minimum for over 23s, which currently stands at £11.44 per hour.

JustGiving Campaign - young women and domestic abuse
JustGiving Campaign - young women and domestic abuse

We are looking for support for our JustGiving campaign, to raise enough money to run a new programme.

REALationships is a preventative workshop designed to help young women learn what healthy and unhealthy relationships look like, so they can stay safe. Every penny you contribute will go directly to the cost of administering and running sessions.

Spotlight on our facilitators: Helen Cowper
Spotlight on our facilitators: Helen Cowper

Helen joined the team in 2023 and is a coach and facilitator specialising in Emotional Intelligence. We caught up with her as she started to deliver her first programmes for the Juno Project in autumn.

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