Youth Cymru – a national youth work charity operating in Wales – has been awarded £75,000 to tackle mental health issues among young people.

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Youth Cymru will deliver a project to develop young people aged 11-21 as Creative Wellbeing Champions. The project will allow them to have a better understanding and insight into their own and others’ mental health and sense of wellbeing.
They will carry out community youth social action projects, providing their peers with opportunities to improve their own mental health and wellbeing whilst reduce stigma in their communities.
Michaela added: “We were really impressed with the ambitions of the Youth Cymru project and we are excited to the see the impact that this innovative project will have on hundreds of young people in Wales.”
Further information:
To find out more about Youth Cymru and what they do, visit the Youth Cymru website.