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Spending a week on our farm builds a child’s courage, confidence and compassion. Taking them away from modern day pressures, it opens up a world of opportunity. Donate today to give a child an experience of a lifetime on our farms that could change the way they see themselves and their future.
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Situation
The pressures of modern life can have a harmful effect on children and young people. According to research, 1 in 6 children aged 5-16 are likely to have a mental health problem, with this figure thought to have risen by 50% in the last 3 years. The pandemic, poverty, money worries, social media and school stresses all have a role to play, contributing to worsening youth mental wellbeing.
Solution
Farms for City Children give children the chance to just be children - connecting them with the wonders of nature in the countryside. Unplugged from the virtual world, they are free to interact with nature and let their imaginations run wild, reaping the mental and physical wellbeing benefits of time in the great outdoors. The week provides moments of discovery, creating opportunities for meaningful connections while supporting children to build courage, curiosity, compassion and confidence.
