INSPIRING & ENCOURAGING BRAVERY, DETERMINATION & RESILIENCE IN GIRLS
Image taken by Natalia Cohen during her nine month row across the Pacific Ocean. Losing Sight of Shore.
What is Sisu?
Sisu (see soo) is a Finnish term loosely translated into the English language as strength of will, determination, bravery, perseverance and acting rationally in the face of adversity.
What is SisuGirls
SisuGirls was founded in Singapore in 2014 to inspire and encourage sisu in my 5-year-old daughter. SisuGirls launched in October 2014 with the aim of encouraging sisu in girls through adventure programming and by introducing strong, positive and healthy role models. For three years we organised skateboarding, running and rock-climbing programs in Singapore and Hong Kong.
Original SisuGirls in Singapore in 2014
SisuGirls Skate
What is happening now?
After three years of programming in Singapore and Hong Kong we have relocated back to rural Australia and are concentrating on settling in to a new way of life and spending more time in our amazing natural environment. Therefore, we are taking a step back and will re-launch a new version of SisuGirls when the time and the opportunity is right. In the meantime, our three hardcover children's books are still available for sale and our stories of sisu are available for free download.
THE STORY OF MOUNTAIN RUNNER ANNA FROST
Fearless Frosty
Fearless Frosty tells the tale of NZ mountain runner and adventurer Anna Frost.
"Whatever it is, go after it.
Find the thing that makes you fly!
Because one thing is for certain:
You'll never know unless you try."
THE STORY OF PROFESSIONAL SURFER LAYNE BEACHLEY
Brave Beachley
Brave Beachley the most successful female surfer of all time. She is the surfer with the greatest number of consecutive world titles, male or female.
THE STORY OF MOUNTAIN RUNNER MIRA RAI
Mighty Mira
Mighty Mira tells the story of Nepali mountain runner Mira Rai and her journey from her village in rural Nepal to the trails of Europe and beyond.
"The motto to my story: Live the moment, live the now. If you don’t know, just have courage, And you’ll soon discover how."
