YOUTH SOCIAL ACTION

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

Young participants are given the opportunity to plan, deliver and evaluate a youth-led intergenerational social action project focussing on issues that matter to them.

Through creative practices and intergenerational connections, we encourage dialogue and the sharing of identity, culture and heritage. Throughout the programme, young people receive training on intergenerational youth social action, innovation labs to test and trail ideas and then support in setting up and delivering a project in their local community.

YSA CHESHAM

Find out more about our Youth Social Action project in Chesham.

The importance of creating intergenerational relationships is crucial, now more than ever, when we see segregation across many parts of our communities. Intergenerational youth social action breaks down stereotypes and stigma, cultivation empathy, respect and understanding, tackling social issues now and in the future.

We want to inspire young people through intergenerational practice, music and community awareness to take practical action, develop understanding and empathy and play an active role in how their community looks – contributing to their personal and professional wellbeing. We know that intergenerational social action can influence and inspire change but, only if we work together to embed a culture of intergenerational social action.

WHY IT'S IMPORTANT

EMPOWERING ACTIVISM

Our programme is designed to empower young people through Intergenerational Music practice to become local activists, tackling the issues of their generation. At present, there are a limited number of education courses and opportunities available in the UK that specialise in this field and offer comprehensive, practical based learning.

The support we can offer aims to fill this gap across a wide range of communities and demographics, providing young people (specifically those facing socio-economic disadvantages) access to high quality training within the field of intergenerational practice, music and community activism - empowering, inspiring and skilling up the next generation.