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da Vision
exists to impact the community by refocusing the aspirations, re-channelling
the energies and redirecting the activities of young people in a
positive way. It aims to equip and empower individuals and groups
wanting to see a positive change in young people’s lives. |
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da Vision runs
projects that aim for a reduction in anti-social behaviour, give
a greater positive involvement by young people in their local communities,
and provide opportunities for the development and nurturing of young
talent. da Vision aims to provide a safe environment for young people
to be empowered, network, or simply chill-out.
da Vision reaches out to disadvantaged young people in south London
through activities such as workshops, school-based events, community
performances and mentoring. It was established in 2003 by a group
of volunteers from a variety of backgrounds sharing a common interest
in raising up the next generation of leaders. da Vision is developing
brands that give a voice to young people. |
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da Vision
holds several concerts a year; they include performances from professional
singers, poets, dancers and DJs. The events provide a means for
positive messages to reach young people and aim to be an antidote
to much of the negative aspects of urban youth culture. The events
provide a showcase for local talent as well as being a means of
publicising da Vision’s other projects. One such event was
Positive Vibes on da Endz, which brought home the message about
the effects of gun crime on young people.
Workshops are held to help young people develop their gifts and
talents. These include life-skills coaching, leadership skills,
studio production, vocal training, dance and artist development.
Positive responses from young people in south London demonstrate
the need for such projects, which are considered to be effective
and supportive by the target audience. |
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da Vision aims
to develop a record
label to give a voice to up and coming young artists with positive
messages.
Research shows that, in spite of a recent improvement in exclusion
statistics for African-Caribbean boys, they are still over-represented
in school exclusions. With only 15 per cent of permanently excluded
young people reintegrated into mainstream school, successful transition
into adulthood, employment and independence for most of these young
people is unlikely unless positive intervention is put in place.
It is against this background that da Vision's Inclusion Project,
a scheme targeted at African-Caribbean boys who are in danger of
exclusion from school, was born. |
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da Vision
Music is a record label aiming to give a voice to up and coming
artists with positive messages. da Vision Music provides a supportive
environment for young people wishing to present alternatives to
the often negative messages seen and heard in the mainstream media.
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Vision Music |
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Influencing
Minds uses a variety of performers, workshop and activities to challenge
negative images and stereotypes of young people portrayed in the
media, encouraging a positive lifestyle away from violence and engaging
them in discussions about their attitudes towards knives, guns and
gangs.
 Influencing
Minds |
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da Vision's
Inclusion Project aims to work with young people who are at risk
of, or have been excluded from, mainstream education and wider society.
It will also work with their parents/carers, schools and other organisations
involved in their upbringing.
The
Inclusion Project |
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