Blue Influencers
The project addresses the specific environmental concerns raised by young people living in coastal, river and estuary communities.
These areas are likely to be severely affected by climate change and are experiencing floods, raised sea levels and coastal erosion. As well as the environmental challenges, evidence suggests that despite living in proximity to the ocean, many deprived coastal communities do not feel welcome in these blue spaces, or connected to their immediate environments.
The scheme aims to remove barriers to accessing the outdoors, while helping young people create deep, lasting and meaningful connections to the natural environment, and giving them a voice to make a change in their community.
This has all been made possible by the project being match funded through The Ernest Cook Trust and the #iwill Fund.
Our Blue Influencers have already engaged in meaningful work – from painting murals and designing leaflets to spread awareness, to doing litter picks in some waterways.
Wellbeing Book
One of the projects they have been working on is a Wellbeing Book. Written entirely by the young people at The Hut, it is packed with information, reflections, poetry and illustrations about mental health and wellbeing. It also contains lots of activities for you to complete, to help you find a mindful moment.
We’re incredibly proud of not only the hard work that went into creating it, but the honestly and vulnerability the young people who created it showed. It has helped us start conversations at The Hut around wellbeing and mental health, and we hope it helps support others, helping them feel less alone with any struggles they might be having.
The book is available for free online, just click the image of the front cover to download a PDF copy that can then be printed. We also have a limited print run available at The Hut. If you want to get your hands on a physical copy, why not get in touch?
