🚨In case you missed it, read our Impact Report, to discover how we support young people seeking sanctuary, like Jubril. hopefortheyoung.org.uk/our-impact-s...

Our 2024/25 Impact Report is here 👏 What a year it has been at Hope for the Young. We’re proud to share the impact we’ve made and the incredible resilience of the young people that we support. Read the full report hopefortheyoung.org.uk/our-impact-s...

Did you know that thousands of migrants are being forced to wait over ten years until they can permanently settle in the UK? And if this Government has their way, over a million more people will be trapped in this decade-long wait. Spread the word. Share this video now. youtube.com/shorts/WDuan...

This brings us hope - doing what you can, with what you have. We believe that we need to unite as a compassionate community to welcome young refugees and asylum seekers, showing solidarity, respect and humanity. hopefortheyoung.org.uk

Our July Good News recap 👏 Highlights include our second Youth Ambassador day and celebrating one Volunteer Mentor who has now supported five young people with Hope for the Young. See our full post ➡️https://www.instagram.com/p/DNQF7kroLsm/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

We join 200+ organisations to stand in solidarity with those affected by the recent anti-refugee protests. We must stand in unity rather than division. Hope rather than hate. @refugeestogether.bsky.social #TogetherWithRefugees togetherwithrefugees.org.uk/far-right-re...

Yosef* came to the UK from Ethiopia three years ago, to seek safety and protection. He was matched with Helen, and they worked together to rebuild his confidence, overcome social anxiety, and support his educational pursuits. ✨Read their fully story below hopefortheyoung.org.uk/stories/yose...

We recently held our very first HftY LGBTQIA+ social group 🌈 The day consisted of a small group get-together, a picnic in the park, spending quality time getting to know each other, and getting crafty in time for the @prideinlondon.bsky.social parade! #lgbtcommunity #RefugeesWelcome #pride

💭 Fancy taking on a challenge to support young people seeking safety? We've partnered with Run for Charity to create an inclusive and accessible way for our community to take part in challenge events and raise vital funds for young people! hopefortheyoung.org.uk/get-involved...

Happy Pride Month from Hope for the Young! Pride is a beautiful time for the LGBTQIA+ community and allies to come together, celebrate, and share love. As this special month draws to a close, we’re also taking a moment to reflect on what Pride means for young people seeking sanctuary in the UK.

Today is #WorldRefugeeDay 🌏 This year, there is an emphasis on standing alongside people forced to flee their homes through solidarity and meaningful action. We stand in solidarity with displaced people across the world today and every day. *Khan is not pictured to protect their identity.

A mentoring pair share what they think their superpowers are in one of their sessions 🫶 Celebrate your superpower this @refugeeweek.bsky.social and every week. #OurSuperpower #RefugeeWeek

It's #RefugeeWeek and we are celebrating #OurSuperpower 🧡 We believe our superpowers are connection and compassion, and the incredible young people that we work with! Get involved with #RefugeeWeek and take a look at the list of events refugeeweek.org.uk/events/

🚨We welcome news that in the budget announcement, the Government committed to ending the use of asylum hotels by 2029. This is a positive step forward towards reducing the reliance on hotels, with awful living conditions and segregation from society further exacerbating mental health and trauma. 👇

Happy Volunteers’ Week ✨ To every single volunteer at Hope for the Young, from the Volunteer Mentors working alongside young people, to the people behind the scenes supporting our organisation. We appreciate you, and we couldn’t do this without you. Thank you from the HftY team 🧡

Refugee Week 2025 is just around the corner. Celebrate the power of community from the 16th - 22nd June 2025! Let's come together and celebrate Community as a Superpower, during Refugee Week and EVERY week✨ www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7Zt...

⏰REMINDER⏰ There is still time to apply for our Grants and Advocacy Programme, for courses starting or continuing in September 2025. Scan the QR code or visit hopefortheyoung.org.uk/grants-and-a... for FAQs and further information!

We are proud to have signed this open letter, standing alongside displaced individuals and fellow organisations, to build a fair and compassionate asylum system. 🧡

The young people we work with bring resilience, talent, and hope to their communities. Their dreams are no different from those of their peers: to learn, to contribute, and to belong. 🔗 Please read our full statement on the Immigration White Paper below. hopefortheyoung.org.uk/2025/05/14/o...

Nicole is a Grantee, who came to the UK from Zimbabwe, to secure a better future for herself. 💬 Read her full story, following her journey from achieving an undergraduate degree, a postgraduate degree, and now embarking on her next big chapter... hopefortheyoung.org.uk/stories/nico...

🤝 You can help us support more young people like Helen in a variety of meaningful ways such as becoming a Volunteer Mentor, fundraising through a challenge event, making a donation or partnering with us as an organisation! Help us make a difference today hopefortheyoung.org.uk/get-involved/

🚀 Curious about our impact at Hope for the Young? Our 2023-24 Evaluation Report is here! It highlights what’s working, areas for improvement, and how we’re supporting young refugees and asylum seekers. Big thanks to the Hope for the Young Community for their valuable input - read the full report 👇

In 2022, we received a generous grant from the Greater London Authority, through the Propel collaboration, which enabled us to continue to expand our work with young people. Have a read of the below report published by @londonfunders.bsky.social sharing the learnings and successes of Propel 🤝

Incredibly important report from @channel4news.bsky.social revealing the devastating impact of No Recourse to Public Funds on children and families across the UK. Watch & share👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNGW...

@foundationsww.bsky.social published an informative Practice Guide, which draws on the experiences of children/young people regarding the support they value, to help local authorities and third-sector organisations plan and deliver #mentoring and #befriending services. Access the Guide below.

This week we published our #MentoringandBefriending Practice Guide for #CareExperienced children & young people, an evidence-based resource designed to support the delivery of effective #Mentoring and befriending programmes. Read more in CYPN: www.cypnow.co.uk/content/news...

We wish all who are celebrating a blessed Eid filled with joy, health and prosperity 🌙 Eid Mubarak from the Hope for the Young team!

We recently held another training session for a group of new Volunteer Mentors! We want to say a huge thank you, as always, to all our new and current Volunteer Mentors for championing our work with commitment and compassion.

Echoing @asylummatters.bsky.social 🤝

We want to welcome Nowruz, a time of renewal, joy and hope! For all who celebrate, may this Persian New Year be filled with love, happiness, and possibility. 🪻Nowruz Mobarak!

Today is International Women’s Day and we are celebrating strong and resilient women today, and every day. Aatii, a Mentee, has written a letter to the woman who inspires her and has shaped her life. Read her letter here 🔗https://hopefortheyoung.org.uk/2025/03/07/international-womens-day/

From everyone at Hope for the Young, we would like to wish all those in our community who are observing, Ramadan Mubarak! We hope for a peaceful, fulfilling, and blessed Ramadan. 🌙

This Valentine's Day, we are standing alongside @refugeestogether.bsky.social and other incredible organisations, to open our hearts and love, to those seeking safety in the UK. The orange heart is a symbol of solidarity, hope and compassion for refugees. #TogetherWithRefugees

Sharing some lovely words from a young Mentee today, who was matched with a Volunteer Mentor to help them navigate life in a new country and settle into their communitiy. If you fancy becoming a mentor to support a young refugee, head to our website (link in bio) to find out more. 🧡

Faraz recently attended the Universities of Sanctuary Conference at the University of York, to discuss the need to foster inclusive university communities for young refugees and asylum seekers in higher education. Read his full blog post here: hopefortheyoung.org.uk/2025/01/10/e...

Hope for the Young is proud and excited to be part of the @mayoroflondon.bsky.social New Deal for Young People, providing life-changing mentoring support for over 100,000 young Londoners #NewDealforYoungPeople

We were proud to have been invited to the Jewish Labour Movement Conference alongside @enversol.bsky.social , @markfergusonmp.bsky.social , @ajschonfield.bsky.social and @georgielaming.bsky.social, to explore how we can rebuild communities and chart a path forward, after the far-right riots.

To celebrate 2025, we want to share Rahand's story, one of our Grantees, who fled Kurdistan, to build a better life in the UK. He was awarded financial support through our Grants and Advocacy programme, which has enabled him to resume his education at UCL! hopefortheyoung.org.uk/stories/meet...

We're Hope for the Young - a charity dedicated to empowering young refugees and asylum seekers to build brighter futures.🧡 Follow us to learn more about our work, hear inspiring stories, and find out how you can make a difference. #HopeForTheYoung #RefugeeSupport #RefugeesWelcome