The Aims of Rhema Youth Works

Our main aim is to work with, and build positive relationships with, young people aged 13-19 years old. Resources are targeted at those young people who are socially and spiritually impoverished. We aim to work with young people to increase their self-esteem and self worth by enabling them to identify choices that will improve their life and support them in seeing those life choices realised. Rhema Youth Works aims to see young people reconnected with relevant training and eventually, work opportunities.

How Do We Help Young People?

Support- individual support, support groups, finding out what the needs of individual young people are i.e. practical, physical, educational or spiritual.

Training- we support young people in getting involved in good quality, relevant training. We will help young people to access the training that will best suit the requirements of the young person. There are already a number of training resources within the city that we refer young people towards.

Activities - we will work with young people to provide activities that will have both a social and educational edge to them, such as recreational activities, day trips, sports and residentials.

Information - we want young people to make informed choices about their lives. We will therefore offer information and literature on issues such as drug use, sexual health, housing issues, faith and belief.

Advocacy Work - raising awareness of the needs of the young people we are working with. Speaking to and working with other professionals and voluntary organisations within the city and by attending multi agency forums.