The Diana Award

NATIONAL MENTORING DAY_ Mentoring not only supports young people to develop their social, emotional, and career skills, but also contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in health, education, and work. We are delighted to join the celebration on #NMD2024 and would like to shout-out all the incredible mentors that are generously volunteering their time to support young people to reach their full potential! 💜 Register your interest to become a mentor in 2025 here. 👉 https://loom.ly/omlB5qQ

YOUNG CHANGEMAKERS: A SPACE TO BE ME_ Today, we celebrate the remarkable journey of the Young Changemakers Programme! Since 2021, this incredible initiative— a collaboration between UK Youth, Centre for Mental Health, and The Diana Award, and funded by players of the People's Postcode Lottery —has been a platform for young Black and Black mixed-race changemakers to address racial inequalities in mental health services. 💭 This illustration captures the hopes and visions these young people have for the future of Black mental health in the UK. Their passion and dedication have been nothing short of inspiring. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported this journey and made the past few years a success! 🎨 Art by eight.ears: https://loom.ly/6ftTJA4

RECLAIMING MENTAL HEALTH: NOT SO MICRO_ Not So Micro are a team of Young Changemakers who are campaigning for mandatory anti-racism and microaggression training in teacher training. #BHM2024 After experiencing first-hand how microaggressions have a profound and long-lasting impact on young people's mental health, they decided to act. Their work aims to create environments where young people can thrive mentally, free from the emotional toll of microaggressions, and where they can develop resilience and self-worth. Head over to Not So Micro to find out more about their incredible work!

As an organisation, The Diana Award’s mission is to foster, develop and inspire positive change in the lives of young people. Our team works hard to ensure that Princess Diana’s belief ‘young people have the power to change the world’ is realised. We all play our part to help achieve this vision. To learn more about the purpose and culture of The Diana Award, head to our website. https://loom.ly/K3jCb1E

BLACK HISTORY MONTH: RECLAIMING MENTAL HEALTH_ Mental ill health is one of the most important issues facing young people today, and young Black and Black mixed-race heritage young people are disproportionately affected. That is why, this #BHM2024, we will be sharing voices who are working towards reclaiming their mental health!

ST ALBAN’S VOLUNTARY ACADEMY: CELEBRATING DIVERSITY_ Students at St Alban’s Voluntary Academy led workshops and activities to celebrate the diversity in their school. The goal was to explore and appreciate how everyone is different. Using books, they created tasks for each year group to learn about diversity. Their Anti-Bullying Ambassadors chose the books and designed activities to help students understand differences and how to treat others kindly. This project helped students appreciate what makes them unique. Great job celebrating diversity, St Alban’s Voluntary Academy! 🖤

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BISHOPS’ BLUE COAT SCHOOL: LEADING THE WAY IN DIVERSITY_ The Diversity Student Leaders at Bishops’ Blue Coat School are making a big impact! 🙌 Their Diversity Student Leadership Group organised a vibrant Culture Fair, bringing together 60 student leaders and hundreds from the wider community to celebrate the rich diversity within the school. This event promoted tolerance, dignity, and respect, all in line with the school’s vision. The group also delivered an inspiring presentation to members of the Chester Diocesan Race and Ethnicity Forum. They showcased the work they've done throughout the year to foster inclusion and celebrate diversity in all its forms. The forum was deeply impressed by their dedication and expressed interest in collaborating further, using their efforts as a model of best practice for other schools in the area. These are incredible achievements, and the students at Bishops' Blue Coat School should be extremely proud! 🖤

WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY_ This World Mental Health Day, we invite you to hear from the inspiring Young Changemakers as they reflect on their impactful work in influencing Black mental health in the UK. In this powerful video filmed at Outdoor Activity Centre, Avon Tyrrell, these young leaders share their insights on the challenges they’ve faced, the innovative solutions they’ve developed, and their vision for a future where mental health services are inclusive and effective for all communities. Join us in celebrating their achievements and advocating for a brighter future in mental health! 👉 https://loom.ly/xi1wN2E Young Changemakers is a collaboration between UK Youth, The Diana Award and the @Centre for Mental Health, funded by the players of the @peoplespostcodelottery and @comicrelief. 

RINGWOOD SCHOOL: TAKING A STAND AGAINST RACISM_ Ringwood School showcased their commitment to anti-racism through a series of impactful activities. With Show Racism the Red Card, students learned to recognise and reject prejudicial behaviour. They were encouraged to wear red in solidarity and participated in a creative treasure hunt that revealed powerful words like "racism" and "discrimination." Their Anti-Bullying Ambassadors also supported the cause by organising themed activities and spreading the crucial message of inclusivity. A big thank you to Ringwood School for your inspiring dedication to promoting anti-racism in schools! 🖤