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Black History Month – Reclaiming the Narratives

by Yeukai Taruvinga | November 14, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

MIND BEXLEY Charity interviewed Yeukai Taruvinga, CEO of Active Horizons The theme of Black History Month 2024 was Reclaiming the Narratives and we thought it was a great opportunity to offer our partners Active Horizons and their Chief Executive Yeukai Taruvinga the...

Innovative youth program mints new leaders in London

by Yeukai Taruvinga | July 25, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

A group of young adults of African heritage who have recently settled in the UK have spent a week honing their superpowers as community peer leaders, advocates and impactful change-makers at a leadership bootcamp in London. The bright-eyed bunch of five girls and...

Bexley Racialised Communities Forum

by Yeukai Taruvinga | July 12, 2024 | Community | 0 Comments

Active Horizons has been commissioned by MIND to lead on the Bexley racialised communities mental wellbeing. We would love to hear from members of Bexley’s communities as part of our continued ‘listen and respond’ approach to mental health services. We want you to...

Africa Day Celebration

by Yeukai Taruvinga | July 6, 2024 | Community | 0 Comments

It was a momentous event as the Bexley residents came out in numbers to celebrate the African Diaspora community. From children's activities, sumptuous food and colourful outfits, it was a joyous time. The Member of Parliament for Erith & Thamesmead Abena...

UK Youth and Darlington Observation report for Active Horizons

by Yeukai Taruvinga | March 22, 2024 | Impact | 0 Comments

This report presents some of the insights from the Dartington Service Design Lab (Dartington) observation of one of Active Horizons’ activities offered to young people from Black, migrant and refugee communities living in and around the London. Read full report...

ReachMix Programme for 18-25 years

by Yeukai Taruvinga | March 16, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

We are excited to open applications for the Reach Mix programme. An intense practical leadership and personal development fellowship for young people aged 18-25 years for recently arrived migrants, refugees and or asylum seekers. Taking Action! Stepping Up!...

New year with Creativity

by Yeukai Taruvinga | January 20, 2024 | Young People | 0 Comments

Compliments of the new year. We welcome the new year with lots of exciting and creativity to get young people sparked. Our creative activities are a great way to engage young people positively, realise their talents, identity ans also great fun as they are...

Black History 2023 reflections from our Youth Programmes Manager- Michelle Borerwe

by Yeukai Taruvinga | October 1, 2023 | Community | 0 Comments

During Black History Month, Active Horizons proudly reflects on the impactful work we do as a youth-led charity in our community. We recognise the importance of this month as an opportunity to celebrate and honour the rich contributions of Black individuals and their...

BA (HONS) Youth Work Apprenticeship Degree

by Yeukai Taruvinga | September 28, 2023 | Opportunity | 0 Comments

For the first time ever, we are excited to offer BA (HONS) Youth Work Apprenticeship, a ground-breaking course studying at University of East London. You will have an exciting experience as a Youth Work Apprentice. You will enable young people to develop holistically,...

Level 2 Sports Leadership Training

by Yeukai Taruvinga | September 16, 2023 | Young People | 0 Comments

We are excited to launch the Level 2 Sports Leadership Training for young people ages 13-18 years. Thankful to Sport England Funding. As part of our Flagship Leadership programme, we aim to develop young leaders by building their capacity through training,...

Young Entrepreneurs launch crowdfunding to tackle future unemployment

by Yeukai Taruvinga | Nov 9, 2020 | Fundraising, Young Entrepreneurship

The Covid-19 lockdown brought an opportunity for young people to creatively work to secure their future. With the projected rise in unemployment among young people, Active Horizons has sought to ensure that young people are better prepared not to fall into the...

Levi Roots supports and inspires business owners of the future with Active Horizons

by Yeukai Taruvinga | Nov 2, 2020 | Fundraising, New Services, Young Entrepreneurship

The music artist, businessman and creator of the famous Reggae Reggae sauce ran an exclusive workshop with our Young Entrepreneurs, giving valuable advice on their business ventures It was a privilege to have Levi Roots take time out of his busy schedule to meet our...

Active Horizons Digital Programme

by Yeukai Taruvinga | Jul 9, 2020 | Uncategorized

It’s an exciting time for us Active Horizons as we’ve been busy planning a new programme of digital events to both complement our annual leadership programmes and our new digital platform. Whilst we soft launched in April, the site has slowly come into its own during...