But I came to give life—life that is full and good
- Jesus of Nazareth
(John 10.10)
(John 10.10)
Jesus came so that we could enjoy the fullness of life, but society has ordered itself in a way that has denied our children and young people this basic right.
Our young people are facing a mental health crisis
1 in 14 teenagers have tried to take their own life by the age of 17
1 in 14 teenagers have tried to take their own life by the age of 17
THE FLOURISH PROJECT
WHAT IS THE FLOURISH PROJECT?
The Flourish Project exists to help young people to develop healthy self-esteem, mental and emotional well-being. The Flourish Project is
passionate about seeing young people realise their full potential. Our goal is to equip each young person with tools and techniques, enabling them to be everything they have been created to be.
WHY DO WE DO IT?
Children and young people are at a vulnerable age during their school years. It is a key developmental time when they are trying to
figure out who they are and where they fit in. There is a correlation between a students mental wellbeing and their academic progress.
We know that happy children thrive and unhappy children do not achieve their full potential.
Statistics show that 1 in 6 children aged 7-16 years old have a probable mental disorder. Equating to 5 children in a typical classroom of
30 students. (Mental Health of Children & Young People in England 2022).
WHAT DO WE DO?
The programme run as 1 hour sessions by a trained facilitator, over an 8 week period. It is targeted towards 9-16 year olds.
The Flourish Project works in High Schools and Churches throughout the Ministry Area, and we have witnessed young lives being transformed!
The Flourish Project exists to help young people to develop healthy self-esteem, mental and emotional well-being. The Flourish Project is
passionate about seeing young people realise their full potential. Our goal is to equip each young person with tools and techniques, enabling them to be everything they have been created to be.
WHY DO WE DO IT?
Children and young people are at a vulnerable age during their school years. It is a key developmental time when they are trying to
figure out who they are and where they fit in. There is a correlation between a students mental wellbeing and their academic progress.
We know that happy children thrive and unhappy children do not achieve their full potential.
Statistics show that 1 in 6 children aged 7-16 years old have a probable mental disorder. Equating to 5 children in a typical classroom of
30 students. (Mental Health of Children & Young People in England 2022).
WHAT DO WE DO?
The programme run as 1 hour sessions by a trained facilitator, over an 8 week period. It is targeted towards 9-16 year olds.
The Flourish Project works in High Schools and Churches throughout the Ministry Area, and we have witnessed young lives being transformed!
Class of 2023
Our We have seen an average increase per young person in the following areas:
- 19.89% improvement in mental well-being
- 16.20% increase in self-esteem
- 21.38% improvement in happiness
TESTIMONIALS FROM OUR YOUNG PEOPLE
It is clear to the adults who surround our young people, the positive impact that The Flourish Project has on their confidence and self esteem. Here is what our young people have said about Flourish:
It is clear to the adults who surround our young people, the positive impact that The Flourish Project has on their confidence and self esteem. Here is what our young people have said about Flourish:
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“I liked everything about Flourish” "It made me feel good about myself” “I got to be myself ” “It was a safe place” “When I’m feeling sad, I’ll remember Charlotte and all the stuff she said about me then I’ll feel better” |
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