WHO WE ARE
The Daddyless Daughters Project CIC was founded by Aliyah Ali and is a non profit organisation based in South East London. We support girls and young women who have been affected by family breakdown, abuse and adversity across London between the age of 14 - 30 years old. We support girls and young women to go on to build and sustain healthy relationships and lifestyles in aid of preventing criminal and sexual exploitation.
At the Daddyless Daughters Project, our aim is to support vulnerable and marginalized girls and women in building healthy lifestyles and relationships free from the impact of childhood trauma and complex behavioural patterns. We provide a platform for marginalized women that empowers them to thrive and supports them in developing healthy behaviour patterns, relationships, and lifestyles free from exploitation, abuse, and trauma.
Established in 2017 by Aliyah Fadeela Ali in southeast London, Daddyless Daughters has provided support to over 150 girls and has trained more than 1000 practitioners and professionals across the UK. This includes frontline police officers in collaboration with HMICFRS, the Clinks Network, the London Probation Service, Ministry of Justice, and Women in Prison. We have also partnered with organizations such as the NHS, Solace Women's Aid, Agenda Alliance, and Active Community Network to deliver projects and programs, fostering a multi-agency approach to our work as required.
Our specialised programs offer comprehensive support and intervention measures to address the unique challenges faced by young women with complex social and emotional needs through a lived experience lens based on trauma-informed approaches and research. This gives us a unique positioning to thoroughly understand the profound impact of childhood trauma, often resulting in vulnerability to exploitation and complex behavioural patterns.
Our senior team has a combination of both personal and professional experience working with vulnerable young people for over 10 years in multiple settings such as social services, children's homes, youth work settings, schools and prisons.
Data compiled by the Fatherless Daughters Network shows that fatherless daughters are:
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Eight times more likely to go to prison
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Five times more likely to commit suicide
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20 times more likely to have behavioural problems
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32 times more likely to run away
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10 times more likely to abuse chemical substances
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Nine times more likely to drop out of high schools
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33 times more likely to be seriously abused
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73 times more likely to be fatally abused
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One-tenth as likely to get A’s in school
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WHO WE ARE
The Daddyless Daughters Project CIC was founded by Aliyah Ali and is a non profit organisation based in South East London. We support girls and young women who have been affected by family breakdown, abuse and adversity across London between the age of 14 - 30 years old. We support girls and young women to go on to build and sustain healthy relationships and lifestyles in aid of preventing criminal and sexual exploitation.
We specialise at implementing a trauma-informed approach which is embedded in all services, workshops and projects we deliver. Trauma-informed care refers to a framework that recognises the pervasive impact of trauma on individuals and actively works to avoid re-traumatization. This approach is grounded in an understanding of the emotional, psychological, and physical effects of trauma and aims to create a safe, supportive environment.
We begin by deeply understanding each young woman's background, identifying her unique needs, experiences, and strengths, ensuring that our proposed support plan is tailored to her specific situation.
Person-Centred Focus
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We then design and deliver trauma-informed mentorship, workshops, and creative expression projects that are shaped by the young woman's individual circumstances, and begin to provide targeted support that addresses their specific challenges.
Tailored Prevention and Intervention
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Finally, we empower our girls and young women by providing them platforms and opportunities to share their stories, express themselves creatively, and amplify their voices, fostering growth and resilience.
Empowerment Through Expression
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HOW IT WORKS
Below is A 3 step Breakdown of how we help
OUR TEAM
Our team at Daddyless Daughters is a dedicated group of individuals committed to empowering resilience and transforming lives. With a diverse range of skills and expertise, we create a safe and supportive environment for healing and growth. From experienced mentors to creative facilitators, each member plays a vital role in providing comprehensive support to those impacted by trauma and adversity.
EDUCATE | EXPRESS | EMPOWER
| EDUCATE | EXPRESS | EMPOWER |
EDUCATE | EXPRESS | EMPOWER
| EDUCATE | EXPRESS | EMPOWER|
Aliyah ali
Founder & CEO
murray Chamberlain
Operations Director
EMILY Vessel
Sister Squad Service Manager
JENNIFER Achan
Clinical Lead
KRYSTAL Parkins
Sister Squad Mentor
MARIA TAKAENDISA
Clinical Lead
NICOLE Days
Sister Squad Mentor
STEPHANIE Donelly
Sister Squad Mentor
Our Values
We believe in empowering our girls and young women by providing them with the tools, resources, and support needed to realise their full potential and thrive in all aspects of life.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where all girls and young women regardless of background, race, or socio-economic status, feel valued, respected and supported.
We recognise the strength and resilience inherent in girls and young women and aim to cultivate environments that foster personal growth, resilience and emotional wellbeing in the face of adversity.
Empowerment
Inclusivity
Resilience
We value the power of community and multi agency partnerships and strive to build strong networks of support working together to create positive change and opportunities for growth.
We operate with integrity, transparency and accountability in all our interactions and endeavours, ensuring that the trust placed in us by our young women and stakeholders is upheld to the highest standard.
Community
Integrity
We provide one-on-one and group mentoring sessions to offer personalised support and guidance:
Our trained mentors provide empathetic guidance, skill-building activities, and a trauma-informed approach to empower participants to overcome challenges and achieve their goals, fostering long-term relationships based on trust and mutual understanding.
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Collaborate with partners to design and deliver projects and services that address the diverse needs of our target population, fostering holistic well-being and positive change.
We collaborate with partners to create tailored projects and services that meet the diverse needs of our community, promoting holistic well-being and fostering positive change.
Organise community events to create inclusive spaces for networking, support, and solidarity among individuals who have faced family breakdown, abuse, and adversity.
We organise inclusive community events where individuals impacted by family breakdown, abuse, and adversity can network, find support, and feel empowered. These events provide a safe and supportive atmosphere for attendees to connect, share experiences, and access resources for healing and growth.
We provide one-on-one and group mentoring sessions to offer personalised support and guidance:
Our trained mentors provide empathetic guidance, skill-building activities, and a trauma-informed approach to empower participants to overcome challenges and achieve their goals, fostering long-term relationships based on trust and mutual understanding.
About us
Collaborate with partners to design and deliver projects and services that address the diverse needs of our target population, fostering holistic well-being and positive change.
We collaborate with partners to create tailored projects and services that meet the diverse needs of our community, promoting holistic well-being and fostering positive change.
Organise community events to create inclusive spaces for networking, support, and solidarity among individuals who have faced family breakdown, abuse, and adversity.
We organise inclusive community events where individuals impacted by family breakdown, abuse, and adversity can network, find support, and feel empowered. These events provide a safe and supportive atmosphere for attendees to connect, share experiences, and access resources for healing and growth.
We provide one-on-one and group mentoring sessions to offer personalised support and guidance:
Our trained mentors provide empathetic guidance, skill-building activities, and a trauma-informed approach to empower participants to overcome challenges and achieve their goals, fostering long-term relationships based on trust and mutual understanding.
About us
Collaborate with partners to design and deliver projects and services that address the diverse needs of our target population, fostering holistic well-being and positive change.
We collaborate with partners to create tailored projects and services that meet the diverse needs of our community, promoting holistic well-being and fostering positive change.
Organise community events to create inclusive spaces for networking, support, and solidarity among individuals who have faced family breakdown, abuse, and adversity.
We organise inclusive community events where individuals impacted by family breakdown, abuse, and adversity can network, find support, and feel empowered. These events provide a safe and supportive atmosphere for attendees to connect, share experiences, and access resources for healing and growth.
Compassion
We prioritise empathy and understanding in all interactions, offering a safe and supportive space for girls and young women to share their stories and experiences without judgement.
Empowerment
We believe in equipping our participants with the tools and confidence they need to reclaim their lives and thrive despite adversity, focusing on building resilience and self-worth.
Trauma-Informed Care
We are committed to using trauma-informed principles in every service we provide, ensuring sensitivity to the emotional and psychological needs of those we serve, and avoiding retraumatization.
Inclusivity
We embrace diversity and ensure that all participants, regardless of background, are treated with respect, dignity, and equality.
Collaboration
We value the power of partnership and work with other organisations, professionals, and the community to provide holistic support for the young women we serve.
Creativity
We promote creative expression as a powerful tool for healing and self-discovery, encouraging participants to explore their emotions and experiences through various forms of art and creativity.
Integrity
We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards in all our activities, maintaining transparency, honesty, and accountability in how we operate.
