Youth-led Drug & Alcohol Peer Education Project funded by the Amy Winehouse Foundation
Peer mentors have a strong influence on young people. Why is this? Because Young people are likely to be more interested if a young person like them is giving them advice and information because they can relate to them and their experiences. One to one advice can also break down barriers meaning young people can feel […]
Giving Our Backing To Child Abuse Awareness Month.
What do you think of as child abuse? Whilst many might associate child abuse with physical assault, this isn’t always the case. Quite often children can also be the victims of emotional abuse. Child abuse refers to the maltreatment of children on both a physical and emotional level. Either way, the consequences of a difficult […]
The Amy Winehouse Foundation Inspiration Awards & Gala
The Amy Winehouse Inspiration Awards & Gala was held last week on March 21, 2013 in the heart of New York City in the Starlight Rooms of the beautiful and iconic Waldorf Astoria. The red carpet event featured special performances from Jennifer Hudson and Tony Bennett as well as many celebrity guests and honourees who […]
The Amy Winehouse Foundation Resilience Programme
School is a big part of young peoples lives. Looking back on my school years I am constantly reminded of how important education is. Knowledge is power. School is a place where you are nurtured and encouraged to do your best, to then go into the real world to pursue your dreams. Little do we […]
The Amy Winehouse Foundation Resilience Programme Launches
Only a third of parents believe government doing enough to prevent addiction issues. New Amy Winehouse Foundation secondary schools programme to focus on emotional resilience of pupils, and root causes of drug and alcohol problems Foundation set up in late singer’s memory joins forces with treatment charity Addaction Amy Winehouse’s father has demanded a change […]
Looking Back At International Women’s Day
“The story of women’s struggle for equality belongs to no single feminist nor to any one organization but to the collective efforts of all who care about human rights” Gloria Steinem Last Friday (March 8) marked International Women’s Day. This day marked the celebration of an unborn child who has as much right to live as […]
Looking Ahead To ‘Give It Up’ For Comic Relief
Russell Brand and Amy Winehouse were close friends and after Amy’s death, Russell – who already had taken part in abstinence based recovery – wanted to see what he could do to help people addicted to drugs and alcohol. This Wednesday, 6th March, Russell will host a truly epic music and comedy gig, with all […]
Teachers
The Amy Winehouse Foundation Resilience Programme supports teachers by ensuring that: They have increased knowledge, access to support and information about drug and alcohol issues. They are better able to identify students at risk of substance misuse. They have greater knowledge, skills and confidence to support young people, including those who are directly affected by […]
Young People
The Amy Winehouse Foundation Resilience Programme supports children and young people by ensuring that: Those aged 11-18 have better awareness and knowledge about the effects of substance misuse on their physical and mental health, emotional wellbeing, relationships and future achievements. Those affected by substance misuse and/or parental substance misuse are supported to achieve (and […]
Parents
The Amy Winehouse Foundation Resilience Programme supports parents by ensuring that: They have information about substance misuse issues, as well as and increased knowledge of the support on offer and how to access it. They are better able to communicate with their children about drug and alcohol issues. They are provided with school parents evenings, […]