Leap turns to young people with lived experience to shape future priorities

For more than 30 years, Leap has designed and delivered programmes that transform the way conflict is managed by young people and the adults who support them. By developing creative and adaptable approaches, Leap supports young people to deal with immediate issues, while also addressing some of the longer term, systemic patterns of behaviour that lead to violent and destructive expressions of conflict.

Leap has a strong history of integrating young people’s opinions and voices into programme delivery and organisation strategy. Prior to my appointment as co-production officer in 2018, graduates have been recruited to the board, sat on interview panels and been involved in the design of programme curriculum. My role is about creating consistency in the organisation around our approaches to co-production. We believe that by involving young people with lived experience, our work will be relevant to the needs of young people; increasing both engagement and impact.