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Represent the youth voice in Southwark
Southwark Youth Parliament (SYP) are looking for young people from schools, youth clubs or groups in the local area to stand as candidates.
Damilola inspired poet makes shortlist for Forward Prize
London’s first Young People’s Laureate whose work includes a poem dedicated to Damilola Taylor, has been shortlisted for a prestigious Forward Prize.
Get a HeadStart
2-3 Degrees are offering young people aged 16-18 years old in Southwark a HeadStart through a programme designed to help young people upskill while also having fun.
Be part of the Young People’s Action Group
The Mayor of London's Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) is looking for its second cohort of young Londoners aged 15-25 years old to join the Young People’s Action Group (YPAG).
Remembering Daphne McKenna
The Damilola Taylor Trust is working in partnership with the British Association of Social Workers (BASW) and an experienced film maker to produce a short film in memory of Daphne McKenna.
Richard Taylor OBE encourages Yoruba people to get the COVID-19 vaccine
In a special video produced by the London Borough of Southwark, Richard Taylor OBE explains in Yoruba about the importance of getting vaccinated against COVID-19.
Career Search and Skills Development Programme deadline extended
Due to popular demand, the deadline for the ‘I Am Change Career Search and Skills Development’ programme has been extended until Friday 7 May.
BAME Scholarship for prospective Medical and Dental students
MedicHut is offering 10 students from BAME backgrounds the opportunity to apply for a scholarship for Medical School.
Supporting young people post-COVID-19
The Damilola Taylor Trust is launching a programme to support young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to improve their future prospects and develop the skills that they need to find employment.
Hope 2020 Sessions on YouTube
Missed any of the recent Hope 2020 sessions? Fear not, they are all now available to watch on the Day of Hope YouTube channel.
Prime Minister Backs National Day of Hope on Damilola's Birthday
In a letter to The Sun, the Prime Minister Boris Johnson has given his full backing to a National Day Of Hope on 7 December, which would have been Damilola Taylor's birthday.
One Man, One Bike, One Big Mission!
It’s no mean feat but to help raise money for the Damilola Taylor Trust, Gary Trowsdale from our Hope 2020 legacy campaign is cycling from London to Jarrow.
