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Our Social Mission

Empowering Young People Affected by Stroke, Addiction and Poverty: A Lifeline for Families​

Every stroke impacts lives, not only for the individual affected but for their entire family, particularly young people. Adolescents and young adults frequently assume caregiver roles, taking on responsibilities that can overwhelm even the most capable adults. As they confront the emotional, academic, and social challenges of caregiving, these young individuals can endure significant stress, isolation, and a feeling of missed opportunities. Our community organisation is dedicated to providing all profits made from our income-generating services to provide the support needed to change this. It's a long-term goal that can be achieved by moving one square at a time.

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​Our Mission: To Support Young People to become Empowered Active Citizens

​Our mission is straightforward yet impactful: to deliver comprehensive support to young people from families affected by stroke, addiction, and poverty to overcome barriers to their emotional, academic, and social development. We are dedicated to ensuring that these young people not only conquer their challenges but also thrive in their personal growth, education, and future aspirations.

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Emotional and Psychological Support

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The emotional burden of caregiving can be overwhelming, particularly for young people who may not yet have developed the coping skills to manage such responsibilities. We aim to offer peer support groups that create safe, understanding spaces for young people to connect with others in similar situations. These groups will be a place for them to share their experiences, express their feelings, and find comfort in knowing they are not alone. In addition, we aim to support people to access individual counselling sessions with trained professionals, addressing issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, and caregiver burnout. These services help young people build resilience, emotional strength, and a healthier outlook on life.  

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Academic and Career Support

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Our organization is dedicated to using any profits to support young people dealing with caregiving responsibilities or complex and challenging living situations. We will strive to support people to access comprehensive tutoring and homework support to ensure they can excel academically despite their circumstances. In addition, our employability support and mentoring programs empower them to pursue their educational and career ambitions with confidence. Our career development workshops are specifically designed to help young people explore diverse career paths, cultivate essential professional skills, and embrace future opportunities with certainty.

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Social Engagement and Reducing Isolation

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Caregiving and adverse experiences can often lead to feelings of isolation, especially for young people who may struggle to find peers who truly understand their situation. We are committed to using our profits and contributing to fostering social connections through recreational programs like group outings, arts and crafts workshops, and day trips. These programs allow young people to experience joy and build friendships outside their everyday environment. Additionally, our mentoring program connects young people with others who have experienced similar challenges, providing guidance, advice, and a sense of community.

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Access to Resources and Advocacy

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In addition to direct support, our organization will help families access essential resources, including information on stroke recovery, financial assistance, respite care, and healthcare services. We also aim to advocate for better policies and services that support families impacted by stroke, ensuring that these families have the resources they need to thrive.

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A Vision for the Future

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Our goal is to create the conditions for young people to learn, develop and empower themselves to move in a positive direction. With the right support, these young people can continue to develop emotionally, academically, and socially, ensuring that they grow into resilient, confident, and successful individuals despite their hardships.

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Our long-term goal is to implement everything outlined above by the end of year two. In year one, we aim to establish the company and become sustainable enough to reach our long-term goals. We have committed to becoming sustainable through income generation while avoiding becoming dependent on grants or funding. We are driven by a cultural historical approach and blessed with an active and dynamic problem-solving culture.

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Your support will allow us to reach these goals and offer these essential services, helping young people affected by stroke, poverty and addiction to overcome the barriers that threaten their development. Together, we can ensure that these young people have every opportunity to reach their full potential, no matter their circumstances.​

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Join us in making a difference—because every young person deserves the chance to thrive, even in the face of adversity.