Diaspora Outreach
Our charity organisation is a voluntary not-for-profit entity whose official goal is to support people who have recently migrated to the United Kingdom. We provide support in learning the English language and bridging "UK - origin country" academic year discrepancies by providing online GCSE classes towards qualification attainment.
We also provide online and face-to-face Mental Health crisis support, and clinical admission (through supported housing facilities) for diaspora youths experiencing depression and/or anxiety due to relocating. We also provide Mental Health promotion support to diaspora youths and their families.
Preventing Depression & Anxiety
- Online Mental Health support groups for diaspora youths.
- In-person Mental Health support groups for diaspora youths.
- Sign-posting to Mental Health services.
- FREE crisis-stage specialist (clinical) supported living support.
- Mental Health awareness workshops for youths and parents.
Improving English Speaking Skills
- Providing FREE online English speaking (and literacy) classes.
- Online assessment of progress and competency.
- FREE laptop to use for attending online classes.
- FREE study materials to use for the studies.
Enabling GCSE Study Completion
- FREE online classes for GCSE subjects based on current curriculum/ syllabus.
- Online homework, exams & assessment, and coursework.
- Lesson attendance and behaviour monitoring
- REE laptop and study materials to use for attending online classes.
New Diasporans Versus Life in the UK.
Migrating to the United Kingdom from any other country of origin in the world is supposed to be a smooth experience that opens up a exciting social connections and opportunities for young people. Unfortunately, it is an experience that is often filled with challenges caused by poor language skills, unfamiliarity with the English culture and customs, and confusion about how to get help.
Language difficulties that diaspora youths sometimes experience can have life-long effects on their confidence levels, increase their vulnerability to isolation and bullying, and stop them from participating in activities with their peers. All these challenges can increase their risk to mental health illnesses like depression and anxiety, which is a prime risk factor for suicide and self-harm.
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Mental Health Support for Anxiety & Depression
We provide comprehensive nurse-led mental health support to diaspora youths and their families to prevent or manage anxiety and depression that comes with joining an unfamiliar culture and participating in the "deep end".
Boosting English Languare Skills
As English is often not their first language, diaspora youths will sometimes struggle to communicate. This restricts their engagement with peers and schools/college staff and can, in the long term, reduce confidence levels and lead to isolation and stress.
Supporting GCSE qualification Attainment
The UK academic year and stage age-groups do not align with origin countries of diaspora youths. Resultantly, on joining the UK education system, young people may not have the option of attaining GCSE qualifications. This can restrict demonstration of aptitude and limit future career chances.
According to Research
Snippet of evidence for our cause...
Before migrating to the United Kingdom, young people may be subjected to traumatic experiences like violence from conflicts. This increases their likelihood to have greater need for mental health care when they work towards assimilating into the UK society.
Emphasised should be put on the importance of youth having a strong positive sense of identity and high self-esteem, which gives them the resilience to withstand the stressors of immigration.
UK Services Info
& and guidance materials
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Help us to support people struggling to fit into the UK society.
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