Youth Empowerment Initiatives

Overview

Youth Empowerment Initiatives are designed to inform, empower, and actively involve young people in initiatives that support their personal development and wellbeing. Using a needs-led and ability-led approach, the service creates projects and interventions that help young people build skills, develop positive lifestyles, and participate meaningfully in society.

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What you'll get

Participation in youth-focused projects and empowerment initiatives.

Access to the Adolescent Day Programme (ADP), affiliated with the International King's Trust Achieve Programme.

Group interventions and non-formal learning opportunities.

Activities that promote responsibility, independence, inclusion, and positive decision-making.

Opportunities to identify personal strengths and develop coping skills.

Referrals to specialised services when needed.

A platform to express views and actively contribute to initiatives that affect young people.

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Eligibility

Young people aged 13 to 25 years who would benefit from empowerment initiatives, non-formal learning opportunities, group interventions, or support aimed at personal development and social inclusion.

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How to apply

Referrals may be made by:

• Parents or guardians
• Professionals within the Directorate and FSWS
• NGOs and other external agencies

Parental or guardian consent is required for minors. Adult clients may provide their own consent. Following assessment, accepted referrals are either allocated to a professional or placed on a waiting list.