Representing UK charities in the NFL ❤️
During My Cause My Cleats this season, Washington Commanders DE Efe Obada had cleats designed by Maye McCarthy Sossongo from @LondonYouth 🇬🇧
This #YouthWorkWeek, we say a heartfelt thank you and celebrate all youth practitioners for your tireless commitment, dedication and passion you bring to your roles as you deliver positive futures for young people. ❤️
🤝Together, as members of the @LDN_VRU Charities Network, we're working to ensure young Londoners are safe and able to thrive.
🧡We celebrate, champion and support youth work and the role that trusted adults play in the lives of young people.
#YouthWorkWeek
The Chancellor’s Budget was a missed opportunity to support the vital youth infrastructure that reaches hundreds of thousands of young people across the UK.
We need a clear financial commitment to sustain the youth sector.
Read more in our latest article: https://t.co/FdyQBRhfRU
Angie Madara has set up businesses all over the world. “The challenges for women are exactly the same, it’s just the gravity that differs.”
Watch our newest #BornAmbitious Ambassador inspire young Londoners Blu & Leona from one of our members @CaiusHouse.
https://t.co/0LHgPzXFeS
"Youth clubs were my safe place. My place where I could make friends and try new things and go on trips and be exposed to different things that I'd never had access to."
@EfeObadaUK grew up in foster care. Youth clubs were his family.
#BornAmbitious
https://t.co/hPUenYDebs
"Don't surround yourself with people that don't have your best interest at heart."
Our #BornAmbitious Ambassador, @EfeObadaUK answered questions from young people @SportattheHeart about everything from his past to how much he lifts. Watch now!
https://t.co/w6IenTawS6
A few weeks ago, we welcomed @EfeObadaUK, our brand new #BornAmbitious Ambassador, to one of our members @SportattheHeart.
Efe talked openly with young people about his childhood, and life in the NFL. Full video coming soon, stay tuned!
#youcantbewhatyoucantsee
The latest @natyouthagency-commissioned survey revealed that the nation’s young people are crying out for youth work activities.
The upcoming #GeneralElection2024 is an opportunity to address this urgent need and the challenges young people and the youth sector are facing.
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We loved welcoming @EfeObadaUK, our brand new Born Ambitious Ambassador, to one of our members @SportattheHeart yesterday! Watch this space for more information on how Efe will support our mission, and more photos and videos from today.
#BornAmbitious#youcantbewhatyoucantsee
Joseph @JToonga is a role model, but he doesn’t stop at representation: his work opens doors for others like him to access the same opportunities.
Meet our #BornAmbitious Ambassador, @RoyalOperaHouse choreographer, performer & founder of @JustUs_Dance.
https://t.co/65yrXVZyL7
“My build and my race have always been a problem to certain demographics.”
Choreographer @JToonga shared his experiences of facing racism and prejudice throughout his career. His message is clear though: you’re bigger than their words.
https://t.co/65yrXW06AF
#BornAmbitious
We know that youth work in all community settings underpins the positive wellbeing of young people.
This is why the mental health of young Londoners should sit at the heart of policy decisions.
https://t.co/EmBxeH4nhg
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek2024
Meet Morenike: MBE, Director, Founder, CEO, and London Youth Trustee.
Her story of tenacity speaks directly to the reasons why we created #BornAmbitious, our new network designed to inspire young Londoners.
Don’t miss our latest blog and videos: https://t.co/W0yzrUHOsa
It has been such a great honour and experience to be apart of this new project by @LondonYouth. The #BornAmbitious project is to inspire. This is one of many interviews I was apart of. 🥳
Are you using the Mentoring Quality Framework to develop your mentoring practice with young people in London?
Register now to join us for the upcoming #mentoring session: https://t.co/HismjiDhnj
Supported by @MayorofLondon in partnership with @lcpuk.
“It has actually mesmerised me, reading his story.”
Our brand new network, Born Ambitious is all about inspiring young Londoners.
Watch four young men from across our membership react to our latest ambassador’s story, and learn more about #BornAmbitious.
https://t.co/9FVqn0KWIh