Loneliness is often thought of as an issue for adults, but research has shown that some children and young people also feel lonely. Some feel there are very few places in communities where they can go and meet other young people, while others may lack the confidence to go to a youth club.
To help address this, Ourside Youth Association has set up “pop-up” youth clubs to provide a venue for young people to meet, discuss their feelings and help develop activities that build their resilience.
Ourside was founded for young people, by young people, who shared a deep understanding of the importance of having a reliable place to go, where there would be someone trustworthy to talk to. It strives to empower young people to make a positive contribution to their community, and focus on building self-esteem, self-awareness, self-efficacy, life skills and autonomy; resulting in a healthy sense of identity.
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