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
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Key activities | Ten 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 |