Helping Young Refugees into Education

We aim to remove obstacles to young refugees and asylum-seekers’ education and well-being through financial support, advocacy, and mentoring.

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Our VisionA world in which every young person has the opportunity to receive an education and achieve their full potential.

Grants and Advocacy

We provide educational grants and advocacy support to those who cannot access education due to financial hardship

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Mentoring Support

We help young people settle into the UK through tailored one-to-one support and advice

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What we've done so farAnd quite proud of it!

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Educational grants awarded

4000

Hours of Mentoring

Any UK resident over 18 can apply to be a volunteer. We aim to establish a pool of volunteers of different ages, cultural backgrounds & skills. We will provide you with an induction and all the necessary training required.

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September 14, 2020 in Events, Fundraising, News

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Hope for the Young’s Team Challenge Event!

You may know that around September each year all of us at Hope for the Young are busy organising our Annual Walk to help raise awareness of the work we do to support young refugees in the UK. However, sadly due to Covid-19, this can no longer go ahead and we’ve been thinking long and hard how to replicate…

June 17, 2020 in Stories

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Coronavirus – Hossein’s story of resilience and recovery

Hossein, aged 19, is a mentee with Hope for the Young. Having fled Iran to reach safety in the UK, he suffers from depression and has lived isolated and in a state of limbo for the past 4 years waiting for a decision on his asylum claim. One of his only personal connections is his…

April 28, 2020 in Events, News

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A look back to our Spring Party 2020!

Guest Blog written by Mentor and long-term supporter, Victoria Webb! There were games, there was laughter, there was mingling, and boy was there food! Yes, we’re talking about the Hope for the Young Spring Party held on 7th March at our old offices in Bermondsey! This was a wonderful opportunity for all Mentees, Mentors, staff,…

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