As part of our fifth birthday celebrations, the NME spoke with two graduates from our Amy’s Yard programme.
Over a 12 week period, our programme provides vulnerable 18 to 25-year-old artists with the skills to become self-sustaining musicians, and the participants – who can be dealing with a variety of issues such as homelessness, mental health, unemployment or substance misuse – leave the course as self-sufficient artists.
In Amy’s memory, we work to inspire children and young people to build their self-esteem and resilience, so that they can flourish.
Our work is inspired by Amy’s spirit, her love of children and the challenges that she faced in her own life.
Today, the Amy Winehouse Foundation helps thousands of young people to feel supported and informed so that they are better able to manage their emotional wellbeing and make informed choices around things that can affect their lives.
We’re able to do this because of the support we receive from people like you. Anyone who believes in young people can become a part of our work and Amy’s legacy. By supporting our work, you will help them to transform their lives, flourish and be heard.
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