UFA is a national educational charity. Since 1996, we have worked with over 750,000 young people and 6,000 adults in 50 regions, to create inspiring learning for all. UFA has also worked with groups in Jamaica and Australia.
I take charge of my own learning I value learning with others
Young People Grow it...
I am curious and enjoy learning for its own sake I can transfer learning to different contexts
The UFA network unlocks the potential of young people.
I can be comfortable with complexity and subtlety
We raise aspirations across schools, homes and communities by creating transformational learning experiences.
I can thrive on challenge, and seek creative solutions
We inspire and equip young people AND the adults that support them to become confident individuals, successful learners and responsible leaders.
‘I wasn’t a bad person, but I just didn’t take things seriously and probably would have continued that way if it wasn’t for the UFA. My involvement with the UFA has changed my life. It’s shown me leadership skills and helped me being in a teaching/leading role. I feel now I’m a good role model.’ (UFA Young Leader, aged 15)
I am resilient and resourceful
‘I didn’t have many friends and I generally kept my head down in classes at school and didn’t really get involved, but being involved in UFA and realising that I could make friends and achieve big things gave me the confidence to aim high and I am now able to deliver presentations to large audiences, I am much more comfortable in social situations it has given me the confidence to go out into the world on my own without fear and chase my dreams!’ (UFA Young Leader)
UFA means...
I am open and generous I am reflective I act ethically
Learning with the UFA Learning to know Learning to do
YoUFA is the young people’s network of the UFA that has been set up and led by young people enabling young people to be part of a national network that empowers them to be at the forefront of decision making to become the future leaders of tomorrow. YoUFA can also be local where young people make new friends, build their confidence, get support and encouragement to provide learning and leadership opportunities making sure every young person’s voice is heard.
The YoUFA and Lead Learner project recently won the National NCVYS Young Partners Award for innovative Youth Participation
Learning to be Learning to live with each other 21st century learning:
‘It was a great learning experience for me as it reminded me to give them the capacity to ‘run with it’ – and they do!’
THE TREASURE WITHIN (UNESCO)
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LEARNING
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Grow it... At the UFA we believe young people should be leaders in their own and others’ learning.
TRANSFORMING
LEARNING
‘The UFA was a life changing experience that has continued to have a huge impact on my learning’
UFA young people tell us they want to be more involved, that they can with support, develop and lead activities for other young people. Benefits for young people: • Developing a huge range of important life skills. • Making a positive difference through volunteering roles focused on learning in schools and communities. • Influencing decisions locally and nationally.
94% of young people feel the project helped them communicate better with other people 74% of young people felt it had improved their ability to keep going when things got hard Over 75% of festival participants said it has inspired them to either become a young leader or to do more as a young leader
(UFA Young Leader)
Through previous successful projects we found that young people are passionate about bringing change and only need the belief and guidance of the adults around them in order to do this. Members of the YoUFA Network have helped develop the UFA into what it is today and this is a further opportunity to do the same.
YoUFA Board Member:
Representing Young People’s voice and leadership at a national level.
UFA Youth Ambassador:
To increase young people’s participation and leadership of learning within and beyond the school day and raise awareness of their positve contribution.
Role of the YoUFA Regional Ambassador:
Support YoUFA Co-ordinators, represent regional youth voice, run 2 regional meetings, promote the positive role of young people within their region and attend 3 YoUFA Board Meetings per year.
YoUFA Development Model
Our experience shows: • When young people lead others, their own learning improves.
Youth Policy Group Government
• Young people who belong to something national raise their aspirations and connect with others beyond their local community.
Increase Young People’s leadership and voice within the school and support UFA activity to take place and fundraise. Cost: £100 annual subscription fee (which creates a local youth led fund managed by the YoUFA Regional Ambassador).
Young People participating in UFA activities and Young People in leadership roles. Received UFA training. Joined the YoUFA Network.
YoUFA Board UFA Youth Ambassador National
YoUFA Regional Ambassador Regional
Get in touch If you want to talk to us about how to help you get YoUFA started in your local area/ school, give us a call, contact us on Facebook or send us an email, we’d love to hear from you.
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Role of the YoUFA Co-ordinator:
• Young people participating in learning led by their peers are inspired to become the leaders of tomorrow.
What else could young people be involved in locally and nationally?
YoUFA Network:
100% of Adult Supporters saw a growth in confidence in their young people
Find out more and get involved by registering at:
YoUFA Co- ordinator Local
YoUFA Network Local
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‘The UFA was the spark that unlocked all the qualities that lay dormant within me by offering truly innovative, inspiring and challenging projects. I hope that they continue touching the lives of many more young people to set them on their way to success’ (YoUFA Board Member, aged 18)