Here’s the difference the funding has made to three local communities: ‘Team Tanzumbria’ youth exchange programme Local charity, Cumbria Rungwe, provides a link between
the communities of West Cumbria and Rungwe in Tanzania. It’s been running a successful youth exchange programme for over 30 years to give young people the chance to experience other cultures and the young people themselves get involved in fundraising activities. The charity’s work with young people from Workington and North Copeland includes peer mentoring and young leader development culture, as well as awareness raising and involvement in local West Cumbrian schools. CCHA funding has helped reinvigorate this programme, which had to pause during the pandemic. Mary Kipling, Fundraiser, said: “The CCHA funding is being used for our first youth exchange programme Supporting youth work North Allerdale Development Trust Limited (NADT) in Wigton acts as a resource for young people of a range of ages to develop life skills, build confidence and to take part in society as independent and informed individuals. More than 20 schools and organisations benefit from EIP, a youth work-led, emotional and social wellbeing programme for young people aged 8 to 16 that are struggling in education. 133 young people were supported in 2022 and the charity is facing increasing demand from primary school age group. Rural outreach sessions started in April 2022 in response to local need. Sandra Keaveney, Chief Executive Officer, said: “The CCHA funding has helped
in West Cumbria since the pandemic. We’re hosting a group from Rungwe, Tanzania, and the funding is helping us build a team of young people and community volunteers from West Cumbria and Rungwe - ‘Team Tanzumbria’. They’ll visit schools and community groups across the area, involving people of all ages and abilities in the joy of diversity and multiculturalism. Our young people and volunteers will gain skills, confidence, and an insight into how their own communities work.”
NADT provide access to youth work in areas where young people have little or no access to facilities. This is so important as it gives young people the chance to meet friends, join activities and go somewhere safe.”
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