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The Hold Up Gwent N-Gage
PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Our project empowers marginalized youth at N-Gage's Newport facility by providing them with creative skills through Hip-Hop culture. Participants will explore authentic self-expression via workshops and a participant-led project, telling their unique stories through various mediums. This initiative not only fosters individual growth but also enables participants to share their newfound creativity with their peers, enriching the broader Newport community.

Beneficiaries

  • Children / Young People

    Our project provides creative skills and self-expression opportunities, fostering personal growth and resilience. This empowers young people, enhancing their skills, opportunities, and building a stronger community.

  • Adults

    Adults benefit through community engagement and mentorship roles, enhancing their skills and contributing to community development. This promotes skill development, community involvement, and improved living standards.

  • Other Charities or Voluntary Bodies

    N-Gage strengthens its impact by offering innovative programs that support at-risk youth. This enhances N-Gage's ability to expand its reach and support the community, building resilience and fostering equal opportunities.

  • The General Public / Mankind

    The project promotes social cohesion and cultural enrichment, contributing to a healthier and more inclusive society. This fosters community well-being, social cohesion, and cultural enrichment for the broader public.

  • Reach of your work

    Sustainable creative mentorships benefiting +100 young

  • Number of beneficiaries - 100

    +100 young people annually

Geographic reach

  • Wales: Newport
BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

100

Sustainable creative hubs, led by participants helping peers

SIZE OF PROJECT PER ANNUM

£26,880.00

TIMELINE

Aug 2024 - Nov 2024

Project Outcome Targets

Skill Development: acquire new creative skills, enhancing educational and career prospects

Sustainable community programmes that continue to benefit youth beyond the project’s duration.

Empowerment: marginalised youth feel empowered and have a stronger sense of self-worth and belonging

Project Activities

  • Hip-Hop Workshops: Cultivate creativity and skills, boosting self-efficacy of participants

  • Participant-led, skill-centred projects to share stories and experience the creative process

  • Evaluation Framework: Empower voices by validating their worth and belonging.

Project Impact and Partners
IMPACT REPORTING

Quarterly

March 2021

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
UN SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being UN SDG 4: Quality Education UN SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth UN SDG 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal UN SDG 10: Reduced Inequality UN SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
How we monitor the quality and results of our work

By utilising our evaluation framework, plus feedback and reviews from all stakeholders

WHO IS ALREADY FUNDING THE PROJECT?

Arts Council of Wales

We have applied to ACW's Create Fund for a contribution towards the project.
OTHER PARTNERS

N-Gage Gwent

Gwent N-Gage, the young person’s service within Gwent, providing support to young people and their f