The Young People Empowerment Programme aims to show God’s love in practical ways. By providing education and safe learning environments, we can improve the quality of life for youth in England.

The Liberality Foundation is committed to blazing the trail towards a better future for teens and young adults. With the right support, youth will have the tools to overcome life’s setbacks.

Examples of real-life issues facing young people across the UK today are discussed below.

Poor Mental Health in Youth and University Students

Levels of mental illness and distress have been rising for UK students enrolled in higher education. Since 75 percent of those diagnosed with mental illness show their first symptoms before age 25, educating youth on how to manage mental health and wellbeing is crucial.

Empowering young people with coping skills and healthy lifestyle changes can improve their quality of life, giving them the tools needed to navigate mental health challenges.

Addressing Digital Skill Inequalities

As technological literacy becomes more and more essential to acquiring a job, UK youth who lack digital skills are at risk for unemployment. A lack of access to the internet can also prevent young people from honing their tech skills, accessing online learning and applying for online jobs.

Teaching essential digital skills and educating young people on how to access the internet through public resources such as libraries can open a world of opportunities. We recognize that digital training workshops offer hope to youth who have not yet had the chance to learn technology based skills.

Other relevant issues that young people in England are dealing with include:

• Violence
• Unemployment
• Belonging and Loneliness
• Lack of Training and Job Skills
• Managing Healthy Relationships
• County Lines, Drugs and Gang Culture