Growing2gether is making changes in the community, thanks to a grant from the Scottish Government and the European Social Fund. Three Growing2gether in the Community projects have been developed by our young people to bring attention to issues that they felt were important to them. Mental Health Mural The Charleston Academy group were inspired to […]
Ecologia Welcomes Tarnos School
Earlier this year, Tarnos School in western Kenya was welcomed into the Ecologia family. Founded in 2009, Tarnos is a low-cost community school providing quality education for children in a large rural area inhabited by the Kalenjin, Kikuyu and Luo communities. What began as a simple building for 50 children, is now a school for […]
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 […]
Two Hearts, Four Feet
Rachel and Simon are finally home! They have managed to raise an astounding £8000 to support both children and projects run by Ecologia Youth Trust. They ran around the coast of Ireland, covering more than 2,500 miles over 8 months. Here’s what Simon had to say about their journey… “Rachel and I arrive at the […]
Food Supplements for Sky Is The Limit Children’s Centre
This April, we have sent €500 worth of e’Pap Porridge to our Sky Is The Limit Children’s Centre in Uganda. e’Pap is a “high energy vitamin and mineral enriched” food supplement which has been developed to tackle Africa’s food and nutrition crisis. The belief is that a balanced diet is a key factor in fighting […]
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 […]
