YEP (Youth Empowerment Project) - Project

Project overview

The five year Youth Empowerment Project is for 1,000 young people 8 to 25 in west Belfast who face barriers to education and employment. It supports the young people to improve their confidence and self-esteem, coping skills, and preparation for education, work or training. Young people sit on the organisation's management committee and consultation team and help decide on activities. The young people also coordinate community clean ups, painting and graffiti removal and peer mentoring.

Grant amount: £598,008
Organisation name: YEP (Youth Empowerment Project)
Grant date: 17 October, 2016

Duration: 12 December, 2016–12 December, 2021

Recipient organisation

Organisation name: Upper Andersonstown Community Forum Ltd
Type: Charity: Registered Charity
Charity number: XR14275
Company number: NI032258
Location: Glen Road, Belfast

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