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Set up by a number of WIP Alumni, the Youth Empowerment Scheme (YES) is a children's charity that aims to promote the social inclusion of children aged 11-14 from ethnic, religious, social-economic and educationally diverse areas of Belfast.
YES provides a weekly mentoring service in a neutral environment where children can develop new friendships, skills and confidence.
YES uses drama, art and media to provide children with a channel for creative expression. YES aims to address current issues faced by children and promote attitudinal and behavioral change through workshops ranging from anti-bullying, anti-racism to the promotion of active citizenship.
Now run by its members – it is an organization run by young people for young people, providing a fresh and dynamic environment for participants and volunteers.
See here for one of the result of the YES campaign – “Gaining Voice” – which facilitated 25 children to develop a political broadcast on the issues they were passionate about:
For more on Yes click here
