By Nina Schmid | Founder / Director
We’re proud to share some incredible growth within our Hidden Girls project. What began as a smaller initiative to empower girls living in safe houses in two cities is now expanding its reach across even more cities throughout the Netherlands.
Currently, we are active in 12 safe houses, where each week, girls participate in boxing and dance classes designed to strengthen both body and mental health. These sessions provide a safe and empowering space where movement becomes a tool for healing, confidence, and connection.
A cornerstone of the project is our dedicated team of female coaches, all of whom are being trained within our Coaches Academy, held monthly at the Nike European Headquarters. Through this training, they deepen their understanding of trauma-informed care, learning how to use movement as a pathway to emotional recovery and resilience.
This is a powerful step forward—and we couldn’t be more grateful for the continued support that makes it all possible. Together, we are building a network of strength, safety, and hope for these vulnerable but powerful young girls.
Thank you for being part of the journey!
By Marije de Bruin | Interim Director
By Nina Schmid | Founder
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