Mahdlo celebrates launch of HERizon - empowering young women in Oldham
Mahdlo Youth Zone has launched HERizon, a new initiative aimed at empowering young women in Oldham through female-only activities during Senior Zone sessions. The launch event attracted over 80 attendees and featured activities like yoga, truffle making, and art therapy. The program is supported by partners like MUSE and includes free memberships for attendees. Leaders from Mahdlo and MUSE expressed enthusiasm for the initiative's potential to build confidence and community engagement among young women.
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Mahdlo celebrates launch of HERizon - empowering young women in Oldham
Published: 05 September 2025
Mahdlo Youth Zone has launched HERizon, a new initiative to inspire, support, and empower young women across Oldham.
HERizon runs during all Senior Zone sessions (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday evenings), offering female-only activities alongside the full programme available to all young people aged 13-19 (or up to 25 for those with additional needs).
The launch event welcomed over 80 young women with activities including:
- Yoga
- Truffle making
- Art therapy
- Gym sessions
- Football
- Sip and paint
- Music and singing
Each attendee received:
- A free year’s membership to Mahdlo
- A goody bag donated by Dr Michael Josephson MBE
Lucy Lees, CEO of Mahdlo, said:
> “HERizon is about creating space, visibility, and opportunity for young women across Oldham. We want to give them the confidence, skills, and support to thrive.”
Omar Akhtar, Senior Zone Coordinator, added:
> “The response was amazing. HERizon isn’t just a programme - it’s a movement.”
Alex Vogel from Muse said:
> “We’re proud to support initiatives that give young women the confidence to shape Oldham’s future.”
How to get involved:
Visit: www.mahdloyz.org to sign up for membership.
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