The Chrysalis Project

Title of the project/ Program The Chrysalis Project
Town/City Glasgow, UK
Implementing institution/organization British Red Cross (Charity)
Age of target group 16-25
Scope of target group/Group size Biggest group can be 20, smallest 10
Innovative elements Project offers support to refugees as they move into adulthood.
Why is this project considered good practice? The course is tailored to the needs of young people who are not yet in education, including age-disputed young people and those with limited English and other barriers to accessing education.
Objectives 
  • To promote health and well-being
  • To provide new opportunities and improve employability
  • To give an opportunity to young people to have some fun
Key activitiesTen week skills programme tailored to the needs of young people who are not yet in education
Expected results To empower young people to negotiate the challenges they face independently
For further reading or information http://www.redcross.org.uk/What-we-do/Refugee-support/Support-for-young-refugees