"Schools are going to need extra mental health support for when we go back... that’s got to be a priority plan"

Hear from Kemoy Walker, the Year 9 Pastoral Manager at St Matthew’s RC High School, on the challenges young people are facing during lockdown, particularly relating to their mental health and speaking out about their issues.

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Power2 Look Back to the Future

2020 has been a difficult year for everyone. But we've decided to focus on the fantastic things the young people we work with have achieved, despite all the challenges the pandemic has thrown at them.
“I’m so grateful to be given the chance to make a difference to all the young people like me in Greater Manchester."

In the last year, despite everything that's been happening, Hafsah (15,) has amazed everyone at Power2 with what she has achieved. She embodies exactly we're trying to do, from engaging in youth social action, to making marginalised voices heard and giving back to her community. A true 'advocate for young women everywhere.'
Look Back to the Future – a youth-led panel discussion from Power2

We recently held the first in a series of virtual events, putting young people's view front and centre as we consider how to build a better, fairer future. We were blown away by their eloquence, thoughtfulness and passion...
Power2 Young Leaders start Social Action Fundraising 'Step-a-thon'

Our Young Leaders from London and the North West are working together to run their first ever fundraising challenge to support YoungMinds, the youth mental health charity. Find out what they're up to here!

Daily Mirror features our Life in Lockdown conversations with young people

The Daily Mirror have featured our 'Life in Lockdown' conversations with young people to give a flavour of how they've been affected by lockdown and school closures.
"I felt like if I stayed in my room any longer I’d go through depression... I just felt alone”

Ashanti (17), one of the members of our London Youth Panel, speaks on how lockdown has affected her mental health, but also given her time to rethink her future and make some big decisions.
COVID-19 Survey

61% of young people are now more worried about their futures. See our full survey results on young people's experiences of lockdown, and their needs and concerns for going back to school.
“It’s more important than ever we offer support… even if that looks a little different right now”

Power2 frontline staff (Leah, Mark and Scarlett) reflect on their experiences of speaking to young people throughout lockdown and what they've observed and learned.
"It’s hard to stay motivated because you’re in the same space all the time"

Paige (15) discusses her experiences of lockdown and the impact it's had on her schoolwork, her wellbeing and her future.
“I don’t really have a routine… I’m looking forward to going back to school”

Zoe and Carly (both 13) talk about the challenges they've faced during lockdown and how it has affected their emotional wellbeing.
“My sleeping pattern is messed up… It was better when I was in school”

Amy and Bethany (both 15) from our Young Leaders programme share their experiences of lockdown and school closure, and how it has impacted them.
'An Opportunity for Growth'

Will Cole, Head of Impact & Programme Development, shares what Power2 are doing in response to the unprecedented challenges posed by COVID-19 and why he expects us to emerge from this crisis stronger and better.