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The Hummingbird Project NI Into Tomorrow
PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Into Tomorrow is a unique suicide prevention programme established in 2018 to combat the shocking statistics coming out of Belfast. Northern Ireland has the highest suicide rate in the UK and we work with young homeless adults who are experiencing multiple risk factors associated with suicide including addictions, care and justice system involvement and family estrangement. Despite the trauma these young people face, systems are not designed to support complex cases.

Beneficiaries

  • Children / Young People

    Reducing the risk factors associated with suicide among young homeless adults with complex multiple trauma, lifting them out of hostels and giving them direction to determine a positive trajectory in life.

  • Reach of your work

    We want to expand the programme to encompass all of NI

Geographic reach

  • Northern Ireland: Down
BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

60

This is a multi-year participatory programme.

SIZE OF PROJECT PER ANNUM

£100,000.00

TIMELINE

Jul 2021 Onwards

Project Outcome Targets

Stabilise their lives by finding homes, addressing employability & connecting to support networks.

Work to address their mental health issues by identifying the barriers to wellbeing.

Teach them wellbeing skills that allow them to become their own experts in resilience and wellbeing.

Project Activities

  • 1-2-1 recovery mentoring that seeks to address their trauma

  • Group emotional resilience skills training that creates a sense of purpose and belonging

  • Employability programme focusing on strengths and unique ambitions.

  • Community building among participants where they become their own support network.

  • Group project - participants learn to capture their journey in different media (games/ film/ music)

Project Impact and Partners
IMPACT REPORTING

Bi-annually

March 2021

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
UN SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
How we monitor the quality and results of our work

All participants have a key worker who monitors mental health via clinical scales and measures goals

WHO IS ALREADY FUNDING THE PROJECT?

PwC

We currently have one corporate sponsor but are looking to expand the project to include others
OTHER PARTNERS

Kippie C.I.C.

Kippie provide the multimedia training to teach skills to participants by capturing their journey

USEL

USEL provide employability and youth work support

Clanmil Housing Association

Clanmil help out with housing solutions