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‘A time to recharge, renew – and participate in your future’
Blog 19 January 2022
The Young Foundation starts 2022 with a focus on collective energy. Helen Goulden reflects on the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Exploring experiences of Covid-19 in Southampton
Project 17 January 2022
Voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations around Southampton are invited to express their interest in recruiting peer researchers to explore issues around Covid-19 and support collective action.
Civic Journey
Project 16 December 2021
A two-year programme, led and shaped by young people, to rethink the national infrastructure for youth support. It’s funded by the National Citizen Service and DCMS, and delivered with the Universities of Sheffield and Huddersfield.
Thames Futures – Reviewing the vision for Barking Riverside
Project 9 December 2021
In 2019, local community and peer researchers to co-created a vision for the future of Thames Ward in Barking and Dagenham. This projects reviews progress against that vision.
Diversity and inclusion in Community Land Trusts
Project 9 December 2021
Work with the Community Land Trust Network, training and supporting their members and volunteers to undertake peer research on diversity and inclusion.
‘I never thought a research career was for someone like me’
Blog 8 December 2021
Elly McDade had big dreams and bags of ambition, but struggled at school and found herself on Universal Credit – until finding the Kickstart peer researcher programme.
Understanding youth priorities post-Covid
Project 8 December 2021
The National Lottery Community Fund is funding a Youth-Led Peer Researcher Network, supporting 60 young people across England to put their voices at the heart of future funding decisions.
Digital exclusion in the West Midlands
Project 8 December 2021
We are exploring experiences of digital exclusion on behalf of the West Midlands Combined Authority, conducting research until March 2022.
Understanding youth violence
Project 8 December 2021
This £5.2m programme aims to give young people the chance to make their communities safer, fairer places to live. It’s funded by the Youth Endowment Fund, the #iwill Fund, and the Co-op Group.
Peer research conference announced with a call for submissions
News 12 November 2021
People involved in commissioning, delivering and responding to peer research are invited to propose a session, presentation, or roundtable idea.
New Peer Research Network to focus on youth issues
News 29 September 2021
Up to 60 young people across England are set to lead and conduct research into the experiences and priorities of their peers. The new Youth-Led Peer Research Network is now open to applicants across England, and will bring young people with diverse backgrounds and experiences together.
The Young Foundation to train 30 young peer researchers
News 14 June 2021
We’re delighted to be partnering with Youth Futures Foundation and the Mohn Westlake Foundation to work with up to thirty young people, employed through the Kickstart Scheme to be trained as peer researchers.
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