Fearless Blog

Made to Skate: The making of our short film

Read the story behind Made to Skate, the short film following our awesome Nieuw-West skaters! Working with an all-female film crew, the girls shared their take on how exploring out of our comfort zones in a supportive space builds confidence, resilience and the freedom to be ourselves.

Fearless Guide: How to Help Tackle Bullying

Recently, the topic of bullies has come up pretty frequently with our 12-14-year-old Skate & Create crew. The kids shared great ideas on how to help tackle bullying, which we’ve brought together in this Fearless Guide 💡

Fearless Guide: How to Be Kind

At Project Fearless, we believe that there are a million ways to work towards a solution. That’s why we’ve started creating Project Fearless Guides, where we share some ideas and tips on how to manage challenging situations, work towards solutions, or make changes for good.

In celebration of World Kindness Day 2022, this one’s on How to Be Kind. Check it out!

The Fearless Frames story: Visions of a greener Amsterdam

In autumn 2022, our signature ARTivism course gained an exciting twist: we teamed up with Polaroid to shape a fresh collab! Blending ARTivism as an instrument for action with out-of-the-frame thinking, our Fearless Framers used Polaroid cameras and photography to share their ideas for making Amsterdam’s green spaces more accessible for everyone… building up to a grand finale!

Written by Project Fearless copywriter, Abi Malins, and ARTivism Coach, Mareka Stake.

Fearless Guide: Inspired by Pride Amsterdam - Our Fearless Crew’s Most Commonly Asked Questions

We put together some answers to the topical questions most commonly asked by our Project Fearless crew — because we thought if they’re asking them, then you might be too!

Celebrating 3 years of fearlessness, empowerment and representation

In honour of three incredible years of Project Fearless, we’re looking back at some key milestones: working with nearly 750 girls and non-binary kids, developing a documentary, and receiving a visit from Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex!

Written by Project Fearless copywriter, Abi Malins.

Meet our behind-the-scenes crew!

Our behind-the-scenes team is the engine of Project Fearless, keeping this show on the road! Get to know a few of them here, as they share what brought them to Project Fearless and their stand-out moments so far.

The Future Fearless story: Turning biggest fears into anthem awesomeness!

The fears we don’t face become limits. But the ones we do become opportunities. This idea inspired our Future Fearless course: a 7-week creative masterclass empowering the next generation of female creatives. Discover their journey to creating the Spotify anthem, music video and AR filter that shared their message with the world: we’re Future Fearless!

Written by Project Fearless copywriter, Abi Malins.

Meet our coaches!

Our coaching team is dynamic, driven and downright fearless! Their energy and dedication to the Project Fearless mission is what keeps our courses running smoothly, welcoming girls and non-binary youth from across Amsterdam into the empowering spaces that all our programs work to create. Get to know a few of them here!

The role breakers: Changing gender stereotypes through sports, science and technology

There are still certain sports, activities and professions that are considered typically female or typically male. This starts in childhood — but Project Fearless is working to change that, showing girls that they can pursue whatever path they choose in life through the accessible, relatable role models coaching our programs.

Written by Kickboxing and Self-Defence Coach, Sarah Tekath.

From a #ManTax to sustainable entrepreneurship: De Koffiejongens and Project Fearless unite!

Find out how our collaborative journey with De Koffiejongens began, what the #ManTax was all about, and dive in as we debunk some common misconceptions about the Dutch gender pay gap.

Written by Project Fearless copywriter, Abi Malins.

Fearless Guide: How to Beat Negative Self-Talk

At Project Fearless, we believe that there are a million ways to work towards a solution. That’s why, this year, we decided to start creating Project Fearless Guides to *insert topic here*, where we share some ideas and tips on how to combat challenging situations, work towards solutions, or make changes for good.

This time, it’s How to Beat Negative Self-Talk. Dive into the Guide here!

A Moment with Mérida (pt. 3)

Your questions about all things Project Fearless, answered! These mini-interviews with Mérida took place towards the end of 2019.

A Moment with Mérida (pt. 2)

Your questions about all things Project Fearless, answered! These mini-interviews with Mérida took place towards the end of 2019.

A Moment with Mérida (pt. 1)

Your questions about all things Project Fearless, answered! These mini-interviews with Mérida took place towards the end of 2019.

Sharing thoughts, tips and tools this Mental Health Awareness Month

Learning to look out for our self-care & mental health, Project Fearless style.

Our second Fearless zine! Created by the girls of our Skate & Create summer camp Group 2, July 20-24th 2020.

Our first ever Fearless zine! ✨💥🛹 Created by the girls of our Skate & Create summer camp group 1.

40 pages of fearless fun, photographs (by the skaters themselves), collages and interviews.

We’ve Got a Fearless Opportunity for Teens aged 15 - 18