Isle of Wight
Our work on the Isle of Wight, empowering young people to lead and make change in their communities through creativity.
What impact have Changemakers on the Isle of Wight made so far?
They created an outside space at a local children’s ward at St Mary’s Hospital
Young people at the Isle of Wight NHS Youth Forum wanted the space to give young patients and visitors respite from the ward, with access to nature. The young people also ensured that the garden accessible for both mobility and sensory needs.
They held a multi-day youth-led festival, ‘Ascend’
Ascend aimed to provide a space for young people to engage with the arts and their community. The festival also came as a response to multiple workshops with young people who raised concerns about a lack of safe spaces for them to go, getting teenagers into creative arts rather than crime, and improving the reputation of young people in Sandown.
They created a film that aimed to combat poor intergenerational relationships
Students at the Island Learning Centre worked with Independent Arts to explore themes of childhood, comparisons to the past and present, and addressing issues for young people today, particularly around social media.
I am passionate about empowering young people to connect with their communities through creativity. I have seen first-hand the power of youth-led projects to make a real difference – not only to places, but also to the young people who participate, boosting confidence, self-esteem and connection to their communities.
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