**MATCH GIVE ON YOUR DONATION**
We are partnering with local Christian trusts who have committed to matching all monthly or one-off donations. This will see 50% added to every gift in order to inspire and encourage generosity.
THE NEED
Too many young people are not thriving.
Mental health: Almost half of young people in Northern Ireland say they have experienced a mental health problem (Prince’s Trust), while demand for children's CAMHS services has doubled since Covid pandemic - and is still rising.
Social Media Issues: Nearly two thirds of young people in Northern Ireland feel "overwhelming pressure" from social media, while over half feel “inadequate” when comparing their life to their friends on social media (Prince's Trust eBay Youth Index)
Sex and pornography: 90% of young people feel under pressure to have sex, while 1 in 3 teenagers in Northern Ireland have sent or received an indecent image on their phone (Love for Life)
Education: In Northern Ireland, 50% of school leavers from deprived areas do not have any A-C grades at GCSE level.
OUR RESPONSE
Dreamscheme is creating spaces and opportunities at the heart of communities, where young people can:
1. learn with friends about mental health, choices and relationships
2. do meaningful work projects to build skills or serve others
3. step out of their comfort zone to take part in new life experiences
Around these activities, we have a great team of intentional youth workers who are providing 1:1 mentoring to young people who are most in need, both in the community and in secondary schools.
Our Christian ethos shapes our approach to working with young people. We believe in the dignity and potential of every young person, no matter their background or current situation – and are committed to supporting them on a long-term journey of growth.
We need supporters to join us in our mission, and financial contributions will help us reach more young people in more communities across Northern Ireland this year.
Your gift will help us cover:
New hub costs - help us establish Dreamscheme hubs in more communities across Northern Ireland. This year, our focus is on our new Ballycraigy and Shore Road hubs.
Trips & experiences costs - we give young people memorable and transformational experiences, including residential trips and overseas travel. Help us cover transport, food, entrance fees and accommodation costs.
Youth worker costs - we recruit and train talented, passionate youth workers who lead and mentor young people every week throughout their teenage life
Material costs - we need lots of practical materials so that we can facilitate learning workshops, creative projects, sports schemes and more.
Thank you for your generosity on behalf of the young people we serve.
The Dreamscheme Team :)