Involve, Inspire and Motivate young people to “Be the Change”
by setting new standards & and making a difference.

Problema

Formal schools lack the social education that is much needed for an aspirational future. Newham has the 3rd most deprivation; 2nd most diverse; highest youth population and busiest youth court in London. It records lower grades in schools, more young people not in education employment or training and more workless households than average. These trends can be seen in other places too. We aim to challenge the cycle of deprivation & stereotyping by improving the developmental, educational and employment prospects of youth to increase social mobility, civic responsibility and inclusion. School education needs a revolution to include this informal education.

Solução

The solution is tailor made programmes for both formal and informal education institutions which include personal development to extend emotional intelligence, team building and collaboration and leadership. It also includes specific focus on further topics to enhance conscious decision making such as conflict resolution, gender inequality, sex education, community cohesion, financial education etc. Our approach has universal appeal activate empathy by bridging race, age, class, gender, ability. Our youth led delivery recognises young people as decision makers central to designing their learning &defining their future. Action projects place young people at the forefront of community development as young leaders & change agents. loveLife’s success is evident in being set up &led by participants inspired by the concept to change their world.

Exemplo

An example of the model at work would be a partnership with NAADV(Newham Action Against Domestic Violence) where we put together a programme for youth affected by domestic violence. The Programme ‘Take Back The Future’ was 10 weeks whereby the interactive personal development workshops built self confidence and recognition of the change that could be made through a change of attitude. Innovative activities combined self reflection, public speaking skills and communication skills; vision for future through fun and games. The transformative process included participants being paired with buddies, those who have already taken part in a programme, to aiding others development process and establish the importance of peer to peer learning. The social action taken from this programme was the creation of a film by the young people called ‘Hero Within’ where the young people looked at the superhero within themselves. Much like this, a typical model will look into the need of a group and adapt programmes to suit the time frame. Every programme will create social action, an attitude shift and personal growth.

Ofertas e demandas

The status quo of youth provision consists of creative/sporting activities, advice/ counselling services (Connexions); life skills& courses back into education/ employment (Tech Shop) or programmes to access political processes (Uprising). Instead of challenging us, collaboration can enhance success. loveLife is innovative, holistic and unique. Interactive methods stimulate the mind and touch the heart by developing a positive attitude &mind set supported with strategies for self motivation, problem-solving, goal setting &action planning necessary to effect change; social responsibility, community cohesion and sustainable development. We also offer volunteering, accreditation, progression and leadership opportunities as peer educators, mentors and change agents