The DRC Youth Project (SCIO)

Constitutional objectives

The prevention or relief of poverty- The DRC Youth Project SCIO will support young people along the Dumbarton road corridor and throughout Glasgow NW. It will have a specific focus on the socially excluded and most vulnerable and hard to reach young people and will use a community learning and development approach that is responsive to the particular needs identified by young people and relevant agencies. We aim to empower young people to take control of their lives and maximise the opportunities available to them and thereby live their lives to their fullest potential through developmental youth work methodologies. We focus on areas such as Mental and physical health, Alcohol, drug and substance misuse, youth employability and territorial issues with an aim to provide an alternative to crime, anti-social behaviour, addictions and unhealthy lifestyles. We use a young person centred holistic approach and offer non judgemental and confidential spaces that allows young people to address the issues that affect them in their day to day lives. Advancement of Health – To develop youth work programmes to encourage young people to become more active and to lead healthier lifestyles. We also aim to increase young people’s understanding and awareness of key health issues such as drugs and alcohol misuse, smoking, sexual health, diet and nutrition and mental/physical health and wellbeing. The advancement of citizenship or community development – To continually consult and empower young people who are both within and out with our youth work provision to ensure that the youth work services we develop and deliver meets everyone’s needs supporting YP to become independent and responsible adults. We aim to always encourage the meaningful participation of young people, involving them in all decision making processes. We also aim to encourage young people to volunteer within their communities so they have respect for the people and things that make them up. We believe that ownership of tasks, events and buildings is the key to ensure that future generations make the most of and enhance the environments they live in. The Dumbarton Road Corridor Youth Project is also an equal opportunities project and works with all young people regardless of race, sex, religion, ability, disability, sexuality and identity as outlined in our Equal Opportunities policy. maximum text reached, further full information can be obtained directly from the Charity