Dreamscheme Ni

OUR MISSION: We aim to make a positive difference in the lives of at-risk young people. We are motivated by Christian compassion, believe in the worth of every young person regardless of their background and have a deep commitment to making a difference. We give hope, long-term practical support and provide positive role models. CENTRES: We support young people in communities throughout East Belfast, South Belfast, and Castlereagh. YOUTH INTERVENTIONWe reach out and help young people who are causing harm to themselves or others through street work, discussions and debates, weekend and summer activities, and individual mentoring, with the aim of: 1. Reducing the number of young people involved in risk-taking, anti-social or criminal behaviour. 2. Challenging racist and sectarian attitudes and creating a safe space for discussion and debate. 3. Motivating young people to make healthier choices in life. We work in partnership with local police, community leaders and council officers our youth workers and volunteers identify and work in local hotspots for anti-social behaviour, underage alcohol and drugs abuse. YOUTH SUPPORTWe provide long term, weekly support to at-risk young people, through local youth groups, residential trips, discussion sessions, wellbeing activities, learning workshops and individual mentoring, with the aim of: 1. Affirming young people, encouraging ambition, building potential and promoting self-worth. 2. Connecting young people with their community and encouraging active youth citizenship3. Developing young people's life skills and leadership ability. We work in partnership with parents, local schools, community groups and specialist facilitators to identify key issues and deliver a tailored support and development plan for each young person. We motivate young people to participate in community work and learning workshops using the Dreamscheme model: WORK = POINTS = TRIPS
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Employee Count: 5
Keywords: non-profit organizations