ABOUT US.
Diamonds Scotland exists to support, equip, and empower young women to value themselves as God does and to live a life that is transformed as they follow Jesus, leading with influence and integrity in all areas of society.
We live in a world where young women are given many mixed messages about who they should be, from how they look, to their behaviour and where they should find their purpose.
It’s no wonder then that many young women struggle to value themselves, suffering from low self-esteem which can often lead to mental health problems such as eating disorders, self-harm and bullying behaviour.
75% of girls with low self-esteem reported engaging in negative activities like cutting, bullying, smoking, drinking, or disordered eating. This compares to 25% of girls with high self-esteem.
— PR Newswire Association LLC
These statistics are somewhat shocking but sadly unsurprising when we consider the society that many young women live in.
Here at Diamonds Scotland however, we believe there is another story to be told. One which challenges the contradicting messages that our society gives young women. One that says young women are worthy, important, and created for a purpose not defined by the world’s standards but by God.
7 in 10 girls believe that they are not good enough or don’t measure up in some way, including their looks, performance in school and relationships with friends and family members.
— Shapiro, Hannah. Dove “Back To School” campiagn
What we do.
Diamonds Scotland has developed resources that equip young women to encounter God, and the Christian faith, in an accessible and relevant way and support them to grow in their faith.
We do this through producing online content and resources and running events and conferences for young women around Scotland.
Our resources aim to inspire, encourage and support young women in their self-esteem, purpose, and value as they learn to follow God.
Our content includes; our podcast, “The Diamonds Girlcast”, our YouTube channel, “The Diamonds Sessions” as well as our downloadable youth work resources which can be run online or in person for youth groups.
OUR VISION
our vision is To see a generation of young women across our nation value themselves as God does and walk in their God-given purposes as they follow Him - influencing their communities, cultures and all spheres of society as they empower others and lead with integrity.
— Bridget Sunderland, Founder
OUR VALUES.
ENCOUNTER.
We create spaces where young women can encounter the living God in an accessible and relevant way.
TRANSFORM.
We equip young women to grow in their faith and to live lives transformed by following Jesus.
LIVE.
We empower young women to live out their faith in all spheres of society, living for God with their whole lives.