 Transforming the lives of homeless young people
What is Foundations for Life?
'Foundations for Life' is a partnership with Centrepoint, the leading youth homelessness charity. Under this innovative programme LandAid is helping to create a network of new fully resourced learning hubs across Centrepoint services in London and the North East.
How does it work?
The aim is to give homeless young people a better and more effective route out of exclusion into an independent, sustainable and self-financing life by providing enhanced training in general life and basic education skills, as well as support in finding entry into work or educational / vocational training. Support focuses on the five key areas of housing, learning and work, finance, health, and engagement with the community.
The majority of young people helped are not in education, employment or training at the beginning. Nearly half have slept rough, at least 15% have numeracy and literacy issues and over a quarter have not achieved any qualifications. Foundations for Life is giving them a much better chance of achieving an independent, sustainable and self-financing life.
Over the last year LandAid has committed more than £1million to the first phase of five London based projects at Bruce House, Camberwell Foyer, Berwick Street, Greek Street and Haberdashers House. Further projects are underway including a scheme in Birmingham and one planned in the North East, building on the promising start already made and learning from this initial experience.
What can I do to help?
Help LandAid raise more money and fund more FFL Centres, here are some ways to support;
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Foundations for Life centres - find out more
Case studies - find out how young people are benefitting
  
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