Remembering HM The Queen
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty the Queen.
We reflect on her lifetime of service and selfless devotion with fond memories and admiration. She was a remarkable woman and ever-inspiring leader of our nation who will be sorely missed.
Our thoughts are with the Royal Family at this sad time. From all of us at Youth Action Alliance.
crisis in ukraine - statement of support
Youth Action Alliance stand in solidarity with all those affected by the ongoing war in Ukraine. We are committed to supporting all local children and young people who are affected by the crisis and encourage anyone struggling in this time to connect with the adults and agencies here to support you.
The National Youth Agency and @BritishRedCross have created a resource hub for young people: nya.org.uk/ukraine-crisis/#resources-for-young-people
Kooth and YoungMindsUK offer free advice and resources to support the mental health and wellbeing of all children and young people.
Covid 19 Response
We are now continuing our normal delivery and all our face-to-face youth provisions following any social distance and safeguarding guidelines as per government guidelines.
Our trustees and staff team have been working hard to find ways to continue supporting our young people and the wider community. Read the full response here.
Black Lives Matter Statement of Support
Youth Action Alliance stand in solidarity with people who are fighting for change around the world on the basis of Equality, Liberty and Fairness.
We stand with you and can work towards building a community to strengthen the YAA vision and supporting black children and young people who have been affected by inequality, discrimination and racism. - BLM
Statement in support of equality and human rights for the LGBTQ community
Youth Action Alliance support LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and those questioning their sexual or gender identity) children, young people and their families in the UK.
All of our services strive to be safe and inclusive spaces for LGBTQ young people. We provide direct support to LGBTQ children and young people around their gender and sexual identities. We also work with parents, carers and families.
The #MeToo Movement Statement of Support
Youth Action Alliance supports the #MeToo movement to address sexual violence as a public health crisis, a human rights issue, and a pervasive form of systemic violence. We acknowledge that we too have the reach and moral authority to change public discourse around sexual assault, accountability and restorative justice.