G-Faktor, located in the center of Ringkøbing, opened in 2012 as a thrift store and a place where young people could do internships.

Since then, there have been expansions. The day center G-House and the café 'A Bit of Everything' have been added. Most recently, the center's leader, Lene Laugesen, in collaboration with FrivilligVest, has initiated yet another offer aimed at helping a somewhat overlooked target group – namely young girls with autism.

– Today, there is no offer for this target group, and we can see that there is a need for support for both the young people and their relatives, who often struggle to figure out how they can help, says Lene Laugesen.

Lene Laugesen, leader of G-Faktor, is pleased that it is now possible to offer help to girls with autism.

G-Faktor and FrivilligVest have raised the necessary funds through foundations and associations to initiate a total of four programs over two years. The programs are led by an autistic person who has personally experienced the challenges of living with autism.

– For many girls with autism, everyday life can be characterized by the feeling of not fitting in and by loneliness. Many suffer from school refusal and have a sense of not being understood. It is important that we learn to know their world – and that they learn to be in ours. I hope this project can help support the girls' well-being and self-esteem and strengthen their ability to navigate a sometimes complex world, she says.

PPR in Ringkøbing-Skjern is pleased that there is now an offer for this target group. These are girls who often feel excluded from the girl groups in school, several have anxiety-related symptoms, and many have a self-understanding of not being 'good enough.'

Each program has space for six participants, who meet eight times. The hope is that the community will continue after the ten meetings.

– If we succeed, we will actually call the program a success, asserts Lene Laugesen.

– It's not about treatment or therapy. We want to create a community where no one feels wrong, and where participants can reflect on each other and meet others who understand their challenges, she says.

The donation of 20,000 kroner from the Fonden Sol og Strand by Margit and Kjeld will specifically be used to furnish a room that creates a safe and confidential atmosphere.

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