CYP Now - Tree of Life shows young people they can flourish

Peer leaders guide pupils of African Caribbean heritage to improve their emotional wellbeing through explorations of their backgrounds and aspirations.

A universal intervention, Tree of Life sessions can benefit young people who may be shy or struggling with their self-esteem. Picture: MONKEY BUSINESS/POSED BY MODELS

Project: Tree of Life in schools

Purpose: To improve the emotional health and wellbeing of young people of African Caribbean heritage

Funding

The project has been funded through a range of grants including a £77,000 grant from the Department of Health for the first year. The North East London Integrated Care Board gave the project £75,000 for 2022/23 and £75,000 for 2023/24

Background

More than one in five families living in the London Borough of Hackney are of African Caribbean heritage. Children from these families are disproportionately more likely to be subject to child protection plans, excluded from school and be involved with the youth justice system but are less likely to access community mental health services than white counterparts.

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