Last year, over 2,000 children arrived in the UK unaccompanied, having been separated from their families. These young people have experienced traumatic events and have a range of physical, psychological and social difficulties. They can become isolated from their communities in the UK and may not be able to cope mentally with general day to day life, let alone understand how to navigate the complex systems in which they find themselves.

The Mentoring Project matches these young people with Volunteer Mentors who meet them once a week for 6 months in order to provide tailored one-to-one support. Mentors teach the young people English, build their confidence and levels of trust, reduce their isolation and increase their academic potential. For those suffering from mental health problems, they provide emotional and practical support that creates stability and helps them adapt and settle into life in the UK.

With your help, we would like to continue increasing our capacity so that we can continue expanding the Mentoring Project and reach more vulnerable young people in need. Thank you for all your support.