Want to learn Russian but not sure where to go? Ecologia has you covered! After months of discussions and ironing out the kinks, we are pleased to announce that our Russian Language Course is back! Between 27 th June – 22 nd July 2020, you can take part in our Beginner or Intermediate Intensive Russian […]
Changing Lives One Hairstyle at a Time
Ecologia and our partner, International Peace Initiatives (IPI), are very proud to announce that the first year of the three-year Hairdressing Skills Training Project has begun! 25 Women in Meru, Kenya, have started the remarkable journey of changing their lives by studying a Diploma in Hair and Beauty at the IPI Polytechnic. Their course started […]
Annual Newsletter 2019
Dear Friends, Welcome to our Annual Newsletter! It is a pleasure to compile snippets of news from each of our diverse projects for you. We are indeed a small charity with a big impact! All thanks to you and your support for the children in our projects. We wouldn’t be […]
Henrietta Rose
In loving memory… 24th June 2019, marks the passing of a dear friend, Henrietta Rose. The extraordinary breadth of her interests and the many ways she served her family, her friends and her community were evidenced by the tributes paid to her. One of the great loves of her life was Sky Is The Limit […]
Go Team Ecologia!
We’re putting our best feet forward for the Aberdeen Kiltwalk 2019! The team at Ecologia, along with some amazing supporters, are taking part in the Aberdeen Kiltwalk on 2nd June 2019. We will be walking 5-26 miles to raise money for the work that Ecologia does and support our projects which help empower disadvantaged young […]
Vote for Growing2gether!
Great news! Growing2gether have been shortlisted for a Scottish Charity Award! What’s It All About? Growing2gether have been selected as a possible winner for the Pioneering Project Award! We are in the running alongside 5 other projects from across the country. This award would mean so much to us. If that wasn’t enough, we are […]
Growing2gether receive funding from The National Lottery Community Fund!
Ecologia Youth Trust have won a major National Lottery award from The National Lottery Community Fund for its innovative Growing2gether mentoring programme. The 3-year grant, worth £135,000, will empower 664 young people in the Highlands to build resilience, recognise their potential and take control of their lives. The Growing2gether mentoring programme is attended by pupils, […]
Cabinet Secretary Discusses Future with Young People on Valentine’s Day
Communities and Local Government Cabinet Secretary, Aileen Campbell met with young people and staff from ‘Growing2gether in the Community’ on Valentine’s day. We were thrilled to host her visit and the young people were amazing in their eloquence and insight in how the programme had impacted their lives. We are so proud of the young […]
Campbell Unveils £2M for Highland Group Projects
Ecologia Youth Trust were ecstatic to have Cabinet Secretary Aileen Campbell visit some of the Growing2gether staff and pupils at Charleston Academy on 14th February. The Growing2gether project is one of 22 community projects to receive funding from a pot of £2,000,000! Find out more about the exciting news she came along to announce in […]
Christmas at IPI with Casey
Casey sits quietly chatting to a young boy, who has been at the Kithoka Amani Community Home (KACH) in Meru, Kenya since Christmas Day. The boy was found on the streets and has been welcomed into the home. He hasn’t yet settled, but has warmed to Casey. She can tell something is bothering him, and […]
