Across Northern Ireland, too many young people are growing up without hope. Increasing numbers are experiencing anxiety, poor mental health, and a lack of purpose, while many in deprived communities also face family dysfunction, educational underachievement, poverty, and the influence of paramilitary/criminal activity. Many lack trusted adults who will invest in them, leaving them isolated and without positive role models or opportunities to explore the hope that faith and community can offer.

Through delivery of our Youth for Christ centres, local projects, and youth events, we seek to create safe spaces where young people can experience belonging, trusted relationships and practical support. Our trained staff and volunteers’ journey alongside young people, helping them build resilience, improve emotional wellbeing, develop life skills, while also providing opportunities to discover hope and purpose through the Christian faith, and connecting young people to supportive communities.