Rising Green, in Haringey, which opened on 1 August in the Noel Park area of Wood Green, will welcome young people who are more at risk of becoming involved in gangs and violent crime due to their locality.
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Members of Wood Green Young Voices have helped to create aspects of the project from its logo and decor to its programme of activities and events.
Yasin, a member of Wood Green Young Voices, said: “The name Rising Green is meant to represent us all growing up together and improving ourselves along the way. That’s evident in the logo, which is of a rising sun, and the colour scheme is vibrant and welcoming as well.
“The youth hub provides very good opportunities for young people in Wood Green and the surrounding areas.
“I’ve lived here all my life and I haven’t seen anything like it. It will provide lots of young people with things to do in their spare time and hopefully it will affect the local area in a positive way.”
Councillor Peray Ahmet, leader of Haringey Council, added: “I have made it one of my priorities to improve the service provision for children and young people in our borough. That is at the very heart of my administration.
“The Rising Green Youth Hub is a key component of that approach and I’m sure it will have a transformative effect not only on the young lives of those who use the facility, but the local area as a whole.”
