Bold and Audacious = Bodacious

Bodacious - audacious in a way considered admirable.


In March of 2020, the NiNa Programme will host its second annual Bodacious Girl Gala. The Bodacious Girl Gala was an opportunity to celebrate the ladies of the NiNa Programme, to let them be seen and to raise funds to carry on our programme.


we believe that all bodacious girls deserve meaningful relationships; loving and supportive friends; a decent place to live and to be able to explore their natural environment. On 1 March, we will return to Castle Killarney (Stollmeyer's Caste) for an evening of local fashion, food and festivity as we gather as a village to offer support to transitioning and current residents of the St. Jude's Home for Girls who are part of the NiNa Young Women's Leadership Programme.  

The aim is to continue our entrepreneurship holiday camp and extended social support during the year. Additionally, we will be closer to achieving the dream of providing suitable accommodation for young ladies who are entering the real world at 18 after living in a care home. The transition programme is a bridge between leaving the care system and entering the real world. We want the young ladies to thrive. It is easy to fall back into poor choices and forget that there are others who care. When desperation, loneliness, lack of guidance and limited options mesh, it becomes a lethal combination particularly for young ladies. The intention is to let the young ladies know that they are not 'out here alone' as they search for jobs, continue with their education and navigate through their new environment. 

The lesssons on this Journey of conceptualising and executing this event have been tremendous, the mirrors held up sometimes uncomfortable. 

I believe it has been one of the most enjoyable yet challenging journeys that I have been on.
and I give thanks
If you are interested in supporting the Bodacious Girl Movement and joining the Village please reach out via email, social media or Facebook



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