UK Young Ambassadors respond to war in Ukraine
As international representatives of the British Youth Council we are extremely concerned by the events currently unfolding in Eastern Ukraine. After weeks of escalation and failed attempts to return to diplomacy, Russian President Vladimir Putin – as of the early hours February 24, 2022 – authorised a “military operation” into the Eastern Donbass region of
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A big thanks to everyone who made Run31 an immense success!
In January, the British Youth Council organised the ‘Run 31’ fundraising campaign. Our 8 amazing runners were able to raise an AMAZING grand total of £1889.25 (including gift aid) within a span of 31 days, outperforming our initial target of £1500. We are so proud of what our Team Run31 achieved and want to showcase
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Declutter your homes and join our Big Clear-Out campaign
Have you got stacks of CDs or DVDs that haven’t been used in years, or a bookshelf full of books that are taking up loads of room? Perhaps your wardrobe is overflowing with old clothes, and you want to make room for what you actually wear but don’t want to contribute to fast fashion? If
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Reflecting on the charities impact
The pandemic has been challenging for everyone in many different ways. For the British Youth Council, we had to suspend all of our in-person work with young people and suddenly increase the digital deliveryp of our programmes. However, Impact Report was good news amongst the many months of bad. The report celebrates the many achievements
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Join us this January for our Run31 Challenge!
2021 may not have ended in quite the way we’d imagined; and as the days get shorter and the air feels colder, it’s easy for any January to feel a bit glum. That’s why we’re challenging our supporters to join us, beat the January Blues, and start the year off on the right foot! Get
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Gathering with young people from across Europe to discuss a sustainable future
On 3rd November, UK Young Ambassadors Sylvia, William and I headed to Bern to attend the Swiss National Youth Session to be held on 3-8th of November. The session itself was a special one, marked by the 30th anniversary since the first Youth Session took place back in 1991. Focused on the issue of sustainability,
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The impact volunteering can have on your life
Having had personal experiences of the impact volunteers make during a six month spell in and out of hospital, I was inspired to give back to my local community. Many young people may find it difficult to find volunteering positions that are flexible around their studies and other commitments or available for their age group.
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A small action can make huge differences
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we all have to abide by restrictions such as social distancing and prevent unnecessary trips, the opportunities of carrying out face to face interaction within the community are extremely difficult. However the masks and social distancing does not stop one from volunteering and serving the community, just in an alternative
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My journey into youth volunteering
The world of youth volunteering can be incredibly daunting. Young people searching for an initial voluntary programme can often feel as if they are constantly met with barriers of age, qualification and experience. Consequently, volunteering can feel like an impossible field to enter. I wanted to highlight my journey into youth activism and show it
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Blackpool Youth Council raise hundreds of pounds for the Big Autumn Litter Pick
In September 2021, the British Youth Council issued an appeal to its supporters to complete sponsored litter picks in their local area, fundraising for the British Youth Council, in the Big Autumn Litter Pick. The appeal came in the run-up to COP26 and in the year where the UK Youth Parliament and Youth Councils across
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