CYP Now - Young ambassadors use green spaces to bring their communities together

The national community charity's Young Green Ambassadors network developed an awareness week that promoted equal access to green spaces.

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Earlier this year, young people across the UK took part in a national week of action to celebrate and raise awareness of the value of local parks and green spaces in communities.

This week of action was the culmination of 18 months of planning through the "Groundwork Youth" project to mobilise 100 young people aged 16 to 24 to take environmental action in their communities by providing them with opportunities and experiences to develop their leadership skills.

Ideas for the week of action first emerged during a national youth summit in 2017, which brought delegates together in Birmingham to look at the biggest issues facing young people and develop plans to raise awareness of them.

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