We build self-respect, community and independent voices for young people through the sharing of stories.
Our Key Principles:
· Every young person has a story to tell and the capacity to tell it.
· Collaboration and a deep connection with the stories of others is often the most powerful way to learn.
· Young people should be able to tell their stories in the way that they want them to be told.
About us
Our work
A short introductory video to our programmes filmed by Benoit Grogan-Avignon.
The Need for Our Work
37% of the young people in Barking and Dagenham live in poverty.
Barking and Dagenham is the 9th most deprived local authority in the country.
Barking and Dagenham has the second highest rate of unemployment in London and the lowest entry rate into higher education.
30% of young people feel optimistic ‘rarely’ or ‘none of the time.’
In the current ‘exam culture’, schools have less time to explore the experiences and writing of young people.
“I’m so in love with the creativity, ideas and stories of young people - and can’t wait to hear more from the young writers of Barking and Dagenham. More of their voices need to be heard.”