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SUMMARY:Importance & Impact of Youth Involvement
DESCRIPTION:workshop \nImportance & Impact of Youth InvolvementYouth participation is a difficult cliff to traverse\, and can feel hard to do in a way that meets an organisation’s needs and those of the young people too. So\, any professional will have one obvious question – is it worth the work? This panel’s answer is… – yes! \nWe’d like to use this panel discussion to showcase and talk about “What happens when you listen to and involve young people in your project\, organisation\, or service?” \nWe will hear from both organisation leaders and young people on the importance and impact of involving young people. We will talk about the benefits for young people but also the massive benefits it can offer projects\, organisations\, or services. \nThe young people on the panel talk about their own experiences and answer these important questions: \n“What is it like to be meaningfully involved as a young person?”\n“What is it like when you aren’t?” \nCome join us and watch the conversation! \nThe Warren of Hull\nhttps://www.thewarren.org/ \n42nd Street\nhttp://42ndstreet.org.uk/ \nThe Winch\nhttps://thewinch.org/ \nMy Life My Choice\nhttps://www.mylifemychoice.org.uk/ \nAbout the speakers \nAbout Claire \nI’m Claire and have been working for 42nd street for nearly four years. I have always been involved in social action\, campaigning and youth voice at the organisation. I feel really passionate about ensuring that young people are involved in the design of services and love hearing their ideas.  \nAbout Lydia \nI have been working at The Warren for nearly 4 years now. I started as a street based outreach worker\, supporting young people to access service when necessary. For the past 18 months I have been supporting young people with any campaign/social change work that we are doing here at The Warren and supporting our Young People’s Parliament\, “The Thing”. I have experienced youth involvement in decision making at its absolute best over the last 4 years and I know it takes a lot of hard work and reflection to ensure that this process works to benefit both young people and The Warren as an organisation. \nAbout Lzzy \nMy name is Lzzy (she/they). I have been part of The Warren since November 2015 and have been involved in many projects and groups in this time. My interests are mainly focused around military history (WW2 specifically). Also\, I enjoy all sorts of music from classic Rock and Roll all the way up to stuff that was released yesterday. \nMy most recent project that I am proud to steer is The Warren’s Minecraft project\, where we are replicating The Warren within a virtual space. I came up with this idea during lockdown as a way to still allow access to The Warren for young people in the unique circumstances we were in. \nAbout Suraya \nComing from a criminal justice background supporting youth in North London\, I encompass limitless passion and enthusiasm to educating others on the lived inequalities of varying communities through the power of research and advocating. As a Social Citizen Scientist and Peer Advocate by experience\, I am on a journey to better understand the research world in adjacent to exploring elements of justice as a young person\, and a BA student studying Social Work at Middlesex University. I hold mixed experiences in both fields of work\, ranging from courts\, youth offending and prison work on a Pan-London level\, to working on a prosperity model for Euston with UCL institute for Global Prosperity. I hope to continue this line of work and delve into different avenues of work. \nAbout Lisa \nI came to MLMC straight from my BA and have been working at MLMC ever since. I came to MLMC because I wanted to support young people with learning disabilities to speak\, be heard and lead on projects\, campaigns and anything else they want. \nFor the past 18 months I have supporting our young people with campaign work and supporting out Young Champions’ Parliament and I’m thrilled that Minty and I are here to tell you more about what we’ve been up to and how you can do this with your projects.  \nAbout Minty \nMy name is Minty. I’ve been with My Life My Choice for about 5 years. I’ve done lots of different projects like the young person’s group and Power Up. I really enjoy art\, playing with my dogs\, being with my family and friends and speaking up for young people with disabilities. The most important thing to me is love\, to love others\, and importantly\, yourself. A big thing I have been working on is mental health. It’s so important to us all and I feel that for a lot of people\, it’s a very difficult topic to talk about.  \nOrganisation \nShare This Story\, Choose Your Platform!
URL:https://actforchangetogether.org.uk/event/importance-of-youth-involvement/
CATEGORIES:42nd Street,Discussion panel events,MLMC,Panel Discussions,The Warren,The Winch
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SUMMARY:More than a statistic
DESCRIPTION:Podcast \nMore than a statisticHeadlines about young people with lived experience of care focus on the negatives. We’re told they’re trouble-makers\, don’t do well at school\, live their lives on benefits and getting mixed up in crime. Does that truly reflect young people’s experiences? Or\, does each young person\, with support\, have the power to set their own path? A trio of young people from VOYPIC\, the charity for children and young people with lived experience of care in Northern Ireland\, discuss their experiences of care\, and where their path is leading\, hearing from care experienced adults about the routes they have taken. They are determined to be more than a statistic. \nAbout the speakers \nAbout Martha \nHi\, My name is Martha and I am 24 years old. I am a Young Leader in Voice of Young People in Care (VOYPIC). I was in kinship Care from 2003 to 2015 and then I moved into Supported living. I am currently studying my BSc Degree in Social Work in University. So far I have achieved 7 GCSEs (A-C)\, a Double Award A Level in Health and Social Care\, a HNC in Health and Social Care and a HNC in Social and community Work. \nAbout Matthew \nHi\,My name is Matthew\, I’m 20 years old. I’ve been in kinship care for over 10 plus years\, and I’ve been a young leader for VOYPIC for three years and involved in VOYPIC for 8 years. I went on to achieve so much from education with 6 GCSEs and I also have qualifications and Game development\, Web design\, Photography and Animal Care. \nAbout Naomi \nHi\, My name is Naomi and I’m 17. I’ve been living with my foster family for about 12 years and I’m being involved with VOYPIC for about six years and have been a young leader for 2 years. I’m currently in school\, completing my A levels.  \nOrganisation \nOther podcast episodes		\n		AFCT Podcast LaunchJuly 26\, 2021 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pmThe Act for Change Together Podcast platforms the experiences of young people across the UK who want to change the narrative on assumptions that have been made about them. How to engage people that disagree with you (part 1)July 26\, 2021 @ 7:30 pm - 8:00 pmAward winning menstrual health charity Irise International open the Act for Change Together podcast by tackling a big question in activism - how do we engage people in our work who disagree with us? 		\n		Mental Health in EducationJuly 27\, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - 2:30 pmNewport Mind present a podcast looking at Mental Health in education\, specifically secondary school provision for teachers. More than a statisticJuly 28\, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - 2:30 pmHeadlines about young people with lived experience of care focus on the negatives. We’re told they’re trouble-makers\, don’t do well at school\, live their lives on benefits and getting mixed up in crime. 		\n		Stop and SearchJuly 28\, 2021 @ 6:30 pm - 7:00 pmYoung people of The Warren are joined by the head of stop and search in Hull. We work with many young people who have been through the stop and search process and feel they have been stereotyped not only because of their race but also their age\, appearance and gender. 		\n		Being a Young RefugeeJuly 29\, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - 2:30 pmThe Kent Refugee Action Network (KRAN) presents a podcast on the false and harmful stereotypes that refugees confront. Narrated by KRAN's Youth Ambassadors\, young refugees describe their reality\, made worse by common myths about who they are\, and what they seek. 		\n		Being TransJuly 30\, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - 2:30 pmHow would you feel if your very existence was being debated\, ridiculed and judged everyday? Not just by the expected crowds\, but people who you love and share community with? 		\n		Facebook Has No StandardsJuly 30\, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 4:30 pmWe share our stories of times people have assumed we’re not capable because of our disabilities\, how this made us feel and how this has pushed us to become activists. 		\n		How to engage people that disagree with you (Part 2)July 31\, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - 2:30 pmAward winning menstrual health charity Irise International open the Act for Change Together podcasts by tackling a big question in activism - how do we engage people in our work who disagree with us? Share This Story\, Choose Your Platform!
URL:https://actforchangetogether.org.uk/event/more-than-a-statistic/
CATEGORIES:Podcast,VOYPIC
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SUMMARY:Discovering the power of your story
DESCRIPTION:workshop \nDiscovering the power of your storyJoin Emily (She/They) who is the Youth Empowerment Director of Comics Youth to delve into the world of storytelling and change making! You will learn how to apply clear techniques to your writing to help influence\, empower and encourage others to take action and support your cause. Your story is a powerful one and it can\, and does\, make systemic change happen- You just have to know how. Bring a pen and some paper and get stuck into freewriting\, editing and creative writing around how you experience the world and how you wish to make change. There are no limits here! Whether you are entirely new to writing or a complete professional\, this workshop is for you.  \nComics Youth\nhttps://comicsyouth.co.uk/ \nAbout the speakers \nAbout Emily  \nEmily (She/They) is the Youth Empowerment Director of Comics Youth\, a creative organisation who use all sorts of media to tell people’s stories and create change for marginalised youth. Comics Youth work with 8-25 year olds who are marginalised in some way and ensure that they are equipped with the skills and knowledge they need to navigate life safely and freely.  Emily is also a published poet and creative writer with lots of experience in social justice work\, mental health advocacy and leading nation-wide campaigns. \nOrganisation \nShare This Story\, Choose Your Platform!
URL:https://actforchangetogether.org.uk/event/discovering-the-power-of-your-story/
CATEGORIES:Comics Youth,Workshop
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SUMMARY:For Us\, By Us: Shake!'s legacy of political youth work
DESCRIPTION:workshop \nFor Us\, By Us: Shake!’s legacy of political youth workAnnick Météfia and Haneen Hammou\, co-producers of the upcoming Shake! Research report share their learnings from the experience of researching the impact of Shake!’s radical and political youth spaces in the last 10 years. They share their own journey and invite guests to question their relationship to their work\, their audiences and to the sector\, through language\, identities and the structural politics of youth work. \nVoices that Shake!\nhttps://www.voicesthatshake.org/ \nAbout the speakers \nAbout Annick \nAnnick Metefia is a youth worker and racial justice activist from France\, based in London. She has worked for the Black activists network KIN at New Economy Organisers Network\, and for several youth and community organisations\, supporting young Black and brown people in developing a collective response to racism\, police and State violence. As a member of Shake! family\, she has performed poetry at events\, run Shake!’s reading group\, and co-produced Shake!’s upcoming 10-year legacy research report. \nAbout Haneen \nHaneen Hammou is Sudanese and grew up between home and the UK. She is a Shake!r pursuing work in the field to end migration detention in the UK and is currently Secondary Researcher for Shake!’s upcoming 10-year legacy report and Social Justice Researcher at Ten Years’ Time. \nOrganisation \nShare This Story\, Choose Your Platform!
URL:https://actforchangetogether.org.uk/event/for-us-by-us-shakes-legacy-of-political-youth-work/
CATEGORIES:Voices that Shake!,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Stop and Search
DESCRIPTION:PODCAST \nStop and SearchYoung people of The Warren are joined by the head of stop and search in Hull. We work with many young people who have been through the stop and search process and feel they have been stereotyped not only because of their race but also their age\, appearance and gender.  \nThis podcast episode will outline these young people’s experiences and the responses from the police.  \nWe will discuss what to do if you feel like you have been stopped and searched unfairly and how these experiences can affect individuals’ views of the police. \nOrganisation \nOther podcast episodes		\n		AFCT Podcast LaunchJuly 26\, 2021 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pmThe Act for Change Together Podcast platforms the experiences of young people across the UK who want to change the narrative on assumptions that have been made about them. How to engage people that disagree with you (part 1)July 26\, 2021 @ 7:30 pm - 8:00 pmAward winning menstrual health charity Irise International open the Act for Change Together podcast by tackling a big question in activism - how do we engage people in our work who disagree with us? 		\n		Mental Health in EducationJuly 27\, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - 2:30 pmNewport Mind present a podcast looking at Mental Health in education\, specifically secondary school provision for teachers. More than a statisticJuly 28\, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - 2:30 pmHeadlines about young people with lived experience of care focus on the negatives. We’re told they’re trouble-makers\, don’t do well at school\, live their lives on benefits and getting mixed up in crime. 		\n		Stop and SearchJuly 28\, 2021 @ 6:30 pm - 7:00 pmYoung people of The Warren are joined by the head of stop and search in Hull. We work with many young people who have been through the stop and search process and feel they have been stereotyped not only because of their race but also their age\, appearance and gender. 		\n		Being a Young RefugeeJuly 29\, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - 2:30 pmThe Kent Refugee Action Network (KRAN) presents a podcast on the false and harmful stereotypes that refugees confront. Narrated by KRAN's Youth Ambassadors\, young refugees describe their reality\, made worse by common myths about who they are\, and what they seek. 		\n		Being TransJuly 30\, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - 2:30 pmHow would you feel if your very existence was being debated\, ridiculed and judged everyday? Not just by the expected crowds\, but people who you love and share community with? 		\n		Facebook Has No StandardsJuly 30\, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 4:30 pmWe share our stories of times people have assumed we’re not capable because of our disabilities\, how this made us feel and how this has pushed us to become activists. 		\n		How to engage people that disagree with you (Part 2)July 31\, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - 2:30 pmAward winning menstrual health charity Irise International open the Act for Change Together podcasts by tackling a big question in activism - how do we engage people in our work who disagree with us? Share This Story\, Choose Your Platform!
URL:https://actforchangetogether.org.uk/event/stop-and-search/
CATEGORIES:Podcast,The Warren
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