“Element feels safe and kind. I wouldn’t have had the experiences I had were it not for Element, and I certainly wouldn’t have the confidence I have now.”
ABOUT ELEMENT
Element was a charity that operated for 8 years from 2016 - 2024 Our mission was to produce projects where young people could develop their creative identities and be recognised as individuals with purpose and potential. We are hugely sad to have closed Element’s doors, but we are so proud of what we have achieved. This zine aims to share our impact over the years, demonstrate the importance of creative spaces in youth work, and most importantly, to celebrate the amazing young people who we worked with along the way. You’ll find some reflections from Element staff members, quotes from Element Young Creatives and photos of Element activities, along with many examples of artwork from Element’s Creative Communities
OUR VALUES WERE:
We believe in finding your element
Success is often measured in material things or status. We think success is broader than that. It’s about feeling confident in yourself, finding your unique purpose and applying it in your everyday life. We think this can be distilled as being in your element, and appreciating all the unique elements that make up each one of us.
We work with artists
No one group should have a monopoly over creativity: everyone is an artist, and creativity has many forms. Unlocking different ways of being creative not only increases self- confidence but can also help to fine-tune an individual’s purpose and passion. We know that young people have incredible reserves of creativity, that society should sit up and listen to.
We are open-minded
We are collaborative
We collaborate with arts and youth organisations, artistic practitioners, social care teams and charities. We think that the potential for multi-agency workingis huge; and that when staff and organisations creatively join forces it can maximise opportunities for young people.
Our approach is one of design and p onal n from h to build long-lasting success in all areas of life
We prioritiseemotional wellbeing
Often, mandatory support for care experienced young people focuses on practical skills – and although these are incredibly important, their effect will not be felt if not paired holistically with emotional well-being support.
OUR ORGANISATIONAL PRINCIPLES WERE:
Committed to anti-racist and anti-oppressive practice:
We work to tackle and dismantle racism within our sector. We are committed to better understanding the systematic racism that is experienced in the everyday lives of global majority children and communities living in the UK.
Reflexive:
We need to take a step back and consider each of our own beliefs, judgements and practices and how this shows up in all aspects of our work.
Decolonial:
We actively work towards deconstructing colonial ideologies regarding the superiority and privilege of Western thought and approaches, moving away from a ‘white gaze’. Our showcases often take place at renowned arts venues. This is an intentional move as we are committed to ensuring young people’s voices are heard and represented in these spaces.
Co-production:
We include young people in our decisions. This means that we find opportunities for young people to lead on decision making at an organisational level through consultations, programming and delivery through regular project feedback and assigning them co-facilitator roles.
“During lockdown I found it so important. I didn’t join in the beginning, then Elo called me and said why don’t you try it out, so I decided to join in. And it really helped my feelings of isolation. My confidence has grown in size, just like my artwork! With the virtual things that Element has been doing, I’ve been able to socialise with other young people which as a parent is difficult to do. We are like one warm family; that’s how it is. It has been a real life-saver.
It really has done me the world of good.”
ABOUT THE PROJECTS
Our work had three main strands:
1) Projects with care experienced young people
2) Projects in schools
3) Creative Communities
Projects with care experienced young people
Our projects with care experienced young people were commissioned by local authorities and third sector organisations. They consisted of 14 creative sessions that used different forms of art to build young people’s confidence, develop their communication skills, and support their emotional wellbeing. At the end of a programme, young people displayed and performed their art at a creative venue in their local area, to an audience of friends, family, social workers and other professionals.
Projects in schools
We partnered with AllChild (formerly West London Zone) to deliver specialised creative projects in schools. Our school projects ran as termly after school creative workshops for primary and secondary school students who had been identified as needing extra support.
Creative Communities
Creative Communities was a long-term offer of connection and support for care-experienced young people after they had finished a project. This included regular drop ins, creative activities, 1:1 support, trips to events and exhibitions, and paid work within and beyond Element - all of which was designed and informed by the young people engaging.
“I didn't
think that I would enjoy writing poetry but I very much did and still am. It’s pretty much a poem day. I have a whole book now. It’s really kept me going. I was more of a follower of creativity and an appreciator of it but I didn’t think I could do it myself. It was nice to figure out that I could be creative.”
“Before going into Element things were very difficult. I was struggling with the idea of socialising with other people who I've never met. However, from the beginning of Element right to the end I felt at ease and loved every minute of spending time with some amazing staff and amazing young people/adults. I wouldn't be where I am today if it wasn't for them they've seriously helped build my confidence and I'll never forget my journey with them.”
8 YEARS OF ELEMENT: 1,062 YOUNG PEOPLE
Over the eight years we were operational, we worked with 1,062 young people across London: in schools, in youth work settings, and in arts spaces Art and creativity are powerful tools that are too often undervalued. Element was established because the process of creating art - and doing so as part of a community - is essential to processing difficult emotions, getting in touch with self-expression and experimentation, and forming robust, affirmative and positive senses of identity. It has been a privilege and joy to join so many Element Young Creatives on their journeys and be part of their many achievements.
2016
Element began in 2016, originally named ‘Storeys’, and we ran our first pilot project with a group of five young people in South West London We then worked with a group of young people in Haringey to support us in further designing project content
2017
In 2017, we secured our first commissioned projects with Westminster and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea We held our first-ever showcase of young people’s work, which took place at the Tate Britain We also piloted our first project with young people who were at risk of exclusion from school Our name was changed to ‘Element’, and the Element network was born out of a need for ongoing support for young people after they completed a project
2018
In 2018 the network offer grew, offering Arts Award qualifications, trips, and regular drop ins We began our partnership with AllChild, formerly West London Zone, starting our termly schools projects with 11 - 14 year olds, and expanded the number of councils we worked with
2021
2020
2019 saw the introduction of our Youth Champions programme, through which Element Young Creatives were trained and employed as freelance facilitators to support future project delivery, and we hosted our first summer intern
2022
In 2022 we went through a period of consultation with our network to ensure our ongoing support offer remained fun, useful and relevant. The network was rebranded as Creative Communities. We began working in primary schools through our partnership with AllChild (formerly West London Zone)
In 2020, the world was hit by the COVID crisis. For the majority of the year, we were no longer able to deliver our projects in person We pivoted to online delivery, still working with a number of councils and schools throughout the year and creating virtual showcases We also created an enhanced remote support package for the young people in our network consisting of sending out creative resource packs, a WhatsApp group with a daily virtual creative challenge, regular check ins, and online sessions
We continued with a blended delivery model into 2021, and crowdfunded and published a zine to share all of the amazing work done by Element Young Creatives during lockdown. This was co-produced by four Element young people. We began our successful partnership with Islington
Across 2023 the team collaborated with Element Young Creatives and other stakeholders to create a new Monitoring, Evaluation and Impact Framework to better evidence the impact of Element’s work A new Programme Development Framework was also developed with young people to capture and develop Element’s methodology, and to refresh our programme content 2023
2024 saw the delivery of our final schools projects, including a new bespoke project working with students at risk of exclusion. We delivered final workshops with key partners, and held events and activities for Creative Communities, as well as 1:1 signposting to ensure as much continued support as possible 2024
“None
of it was up my street. But I enjoyed all of it. It gave me the peace I needed at that time. It gave me a space to express myself, take a step back. And breathe.”
OUR IMPACT
Across all projects we placed huge importance on making sure they were accessible, through language flashcards, translated resources, playing games, supporting childcare arrangements, travel and more, as well as designing them to be culturally relevant and of a high quality to reflect the value of the young people we worked with. We also prioritised our offer being youth-led, with young people co-designing projects, Creative Communities, and feeding into our wider strategy.
Projects with care experienced young people
WITH US.
As Element developed, we became more youth-led, with projects being co-designed with young people at the beginning of projects based on who they were and what they wanted to explore. At the end of a project, young people shared their work at showcases at local arts venues, attended by friends, family, support workers and creative professionals
For each project, we worked closely with our partners to gather referrals and conduct outreach. Where possible we would meet young people before the project started, so that young people could hear more about the project, and tell us more about their creative goals and interests. Projects consisted of a series of 14 creative sessions that used different artistic disciplines to explore themes including personal strengths, future aspirations, culture and roots, issues young people were passionate about, and other positive, identity-forming topics By using a range of art forms, projects encouraged young people to experiment - having fun on the creative journey, rather than focussing on producing something perfect
Amongst the outcomes participants reported, the most common were: feeling more positive about themselves; being more open to new experiences; being more comfortable with working in a group and meeting new people; and seeing themselves as more creative
We delivered projects with care experienced young people in 14 London boroughs: Richmond, Kingston, Haringey, Hackney, Westminster, RBKC, Brent, Waltham Forest, Tower Hamlets, Hammersmith and Fulham, Lewisham, Islington, Harrow, and Barnet.
WE HELD SHOWCASES AT: THE PHOTOGRAPHER’S GALLERY, THE V&A, THE SAATCHI GALLERY, TATE BRITAIN, CITY HALL,
BATTERSEA ARTS CENTRE, WEMBLEY STADIUM, SOHO THEATRE AND MORE.
"I think that’s the greatest part of being part of Element, is that it gives everyone a chance of a breather to understand themselves a bit more; whether it’s identifying what they define as success, what are your strengths, kind of understanding perspective is that everyone is the same but also quite different."
“It is very important to help young people, especially young people like me who have no one in this country to have places like Element to go. I have been able to celebrate my strengths, family and culture which has been nice whilst making something which I can keep to remind me of this "
Element Young Creatives
FROM 2022 TO 2023 ALONE, 76
YOUNG PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN AN OPPORTUNITY THROUGH CREATIVE COMMUNITIES ACROSS
192 DIFFERENT TOUCH POINTS INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
23 Youth Champion and Youth Consultant opportunities
20 creative drop-ins
2 culture clubs
10 trips to shows and exhibitions
7 successful referrals to creative partners
30+ one-to-one support sessions
In the beginning, this ongoing offer looked like hosting young people at our office, for weekly creative drop-in sessions, where attendees could shape the sessions with their own interests and creative development ideas Soon, we started securing free tickets for alumni groups, to go to shows at theatres, galleries, and event spaces. Experiencing cultural shows together, we were able to discuss plays, poetry nights, and exhibitions, and bring ideas and inspiration back into the drop-in sessions.
As we developed the charity, we began to formalise this offer to alumni: we launched "Creative Communities", and developed multiple strands for Element Young Creatives to engage with. We continued with our drop-ins and cultural trips; we also looked for wider opportunities for Young Creatives within the cultural sector, supporting individuals into other creative projects and training opportunities with our cultural partners.
We offered paid work experience placements within the Element team, and training and freelance employment for Element Young Creatives to co-facilitate new projects alongside Element team members Creative Communities was young person-led - it was theirs and Element staff facilitated their interests and ideas. These were spaces that gave them agency to be safe and explore.
WE WORKED ALONGSIDE ELEMENT YOUTH CONSULTANTS, WHO SUPPORTED OUR THINKING IN DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION OF SERVICES, AS WELL AS IN CONTENT DESIGN AND NEW MONITORING, EVALUATION AND IMPACT SYSTEMS.
"What motivates me to carry on coming is that I get more insight into different communities. I'm not necessarily the only person who’s experiencing something in this world and doesn’t quite know what he's doing "
“I really enjoyed the challenge [of being a Youth Champion] It wasn’t something I had done prior and it was all alien to me I originally didn’t think I could do it at all but I was supported by a staff member to apply. Personally, I think I flourished in the role and I loved learning and teaching ”
“The challenge originally was in confidence I had been a part of Element as a young person and care leaver, but I had never taken on the responsibility of running activities I overcame this by repeatedly trying again and again I persevered with the help of my co-facilitator and built the foundation needed to use that confidence ”
Element Young Creatives
Schools projects
Our school projects were delivered in partnership with AllChild as termly after-school projects, originally with young people aged 11 - 14, and latterly also with primary school students. The link worker at the school would identify a group of 8 young people who were facing challenges at school This might be due to various factors including poor mental health, low self-esteem, low attendance or attainment, or being at risk of exclusion.
OVER THE YEARS, WE WORKED WITH 559 YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH OUR SCHOOL PROJECTS, ACROSS BOTH PRIMARY AND SECONDARY. WE EVALUATED OUR SCHOOLS PROJECTS WITH A SELF-EFFICACY QUESTIONNAIRE COMPLETED BEFORE AND AFTER THE PROJECT, ALONGSIDE QUALITATIVE FEEDBACK.
After completing an Element project:
74% of young people experienced a positive change in their overall perceived self-efficacy.
80% felt more confident in their ability to make decisions.
80% felt they had been more interested in new things.
77% reported feeling more confident.
“I have a lot more confidence, also in my everyday life. If I didn’t agree with something I often wouldn't say anything but now I step up more.”
Element Young Creative
“I have been involved with Element for 2 years and enjoyed every minute. I found a passion for art that helps with day-to-day issues. It makes you feel free. I have attended lots of activities, like the theatre. I have achieved so much like holding
my work in exhibitions at Tate and Soho theatre. I even got to show round the mayor of my borough.”
Reflections from Jord-ann
As Element reaches the end of its journey, I find myself reflecting on the incredible three-and-a-half years I have spent working in this charity Working with care-experienced young people and those at risk, we used creative arts as a powerful tool for self-expression and growth Throughout my time here, I’ve witnessed the profound impact that creativity can have Our projects weren't just about creating art they were about creating a space for these young people to explore their identities, share their stories, and find their voices Whether through printing, designing, or discussion, each project became a platform for transformation and empowerment.
One moment that stands out to me the most is the project which we delivered in collaboration with Saatchi Gallery in 2022. The New Black Vanguard exhibition celebrated black creativity both in front and behind the camera contributing to a new vision of the Black figure and reframing representation in art and fashion. This project really highlighted the importance of representation and was a reminder of why this work matters These experiences have shown me that the arts can be a lifeline, providing both a means of expression and a way to connect with others. As we close our doors, I am filled with a mix of emotions There’s sadness in leaving behind this community and the work we’ve done, but also immense pride in the positive changes we’ve helped foster The stories, art, and friendships created here will stay with me and, I hope, with all those who were part of this journey.
Thank you to everyone who supported us and to the young people who trusted us with their stories While Element may be closing, the spirit of creativity and resilience we nurtured will continue to inspire. This chapter may be ending, but the impact of our work will live on in the lives we've touched.
With Love, Jord-ann x
“I didn’t know what I would get from it, and straight away I could tell that it was different to anything I had done before. But quickly, I began to enjoy it.”
“Best of all, I got to meet those that had come from a similar background to me. That allowed me to understand myself more because all of us could resonate with one another’s stories, and so build on our experiences. At the least, you realise that you’re not the only person dealing with whatever’s going on for you.”
Reflections on Element’s journey
Alex and I started Element back in 2016 after our experiences in different youth services I had worked at a council in a care leavers service, and Alex had worked in a pupil referral unit. We both observed that in these spaces, young people who had already been failed by the system were offered services that often felt cold and practical, and that the accepted narrative about these young people was a negative one. We felt there was a gap - that a space could be created to give young people the opportunity to reflect on their qualities, form a positive sense of identity, and express it. We also felt that that space should be joyful, fun, creative and designed with young people in mind
From there, the idea for Element grew In the early stages, we were never completely sure whether we would pursue developing it into a larger organisation We were aware that there were plenty of youth arts charities offering exciting opportunities for young people But as we progressed, our close partnerships with councils offered a way to engage with young people who might not otherwise access an arts programme, and our belief that we had something special grew
Some early highlights include our first showcase with a group of young people from Westminster at the Tate Britain; photography sessions out and about in Soho, with beautiful edited photos returned to us courtesy of our guest artist Tom; some great cultural trips including one to watch a poetry reading in the Tower of London after closing time; and our expansion into schools and adapting our programme materials for a younger age group.
When the COVID crisis hit, we were concerned for the wellbeing of the young people we supported, and also about how an organisation like Element which relied so heavily on in-person spaces, would survive. Looking back to 2020, I am so proud of how we managed - pivoting quickly to online and remote delivery, sending care packages, doing welfare checks, and even securing new projects that looked very different from our usual ones
from Elo
From 2018 onwards, we were lucky to have warm, creative and talented people join the staff team who were exceptionally good at building relationships with young people and brought their own energy and ideas to Element In 2021 I joined the board as a trustee and was able to watch this from a different perspective Seeing others take on Element’s mission and values, understand and believe in them, and then develop the organisation in different ways was a real privilege We owe a huge thank you to everyone who has been part of Element’s journey.
The best bit of working on Element has been meeting so many young people from across London The Element Young Creatives have: helped me and others look at things from different perspectives; shown kindness to and formed friendships with their peers; let their creative ideas run wild and make some beautiful pieces; taught me new languages; been silly, surprising, and made me laugh countless times Spending time with them has reinforced my belief that kind, joyful spaces are vital and that young people’s creativity should be nourished I am extremely sad that Element has closed, but I am glad to see a legacy that includes friendships that will outlive the organisation, Element projects continuing to be delivered in slightly different forms, and a community of people who believe in the power of creative expression.
Guest artist
“I had the privilege of working with Element during two workshop sessions at Pimlico Academy. Throughout, I was tasked to facilitate a zine-making session. A zine is a DIY magazine, often used for activist purposes, and a zine-making session is an opportunity to make a zine. I led the session for young girls who were navigating various challenges and experiences in their lives and at school. Noteworthy was that although I am used to delivering zine workshops I was not sure and a bit nervous about how the activity would be received in secondary school. My worries faded when I met the girls - Everyone was reflective, and kind and truly gifted at making zines.
Using collages, pens and text, the zines became an unapologetic visual outcome based on the manifesto points the girls decided upon prior to my sessions. The outcomes were fantastic zines, each unique and exciting in its own way. Making zines brought the manifesto point to life - raising confidence and joy.”
Fiona Quadri
Space to create: Alex’s reflections
Hello! My name is Alex, and alongside Elo, I set up Element back in 2016 I worked with the incredible Elo for the first couple of years, building the organisation up, whilst we each did about a million other jobs to keep afloat! In 2017, we were able to take it up a notch, dedicating all our time to Element. With the support of some brilliant Young Creatives and our initial Board of keen and brilliant minds, we thought about the core values that were important to us, we designed sessions, projects, and methods of engagement, we grew our client base and got to work with fantastic Virtual Schools, Leaving Care Teams and youth charities, full of inspiring people that showed such care and thoughtfulness towards the young people they worked with
We developed funding relationships that lasted right up until 2024, with funders who were responsive to the needs not only of young people but of organisations working to support young people, and who really “got” what we were trying to do. We were a tiny team of two with big ideas, working from kitchen tables, co-working desks, and cafe counters, sharing and learning together, and growing a deep and lasting friendship
We were lucky to have Maeve join us in 2018, bringing her special blend of care, creativity and thoughtfulness. Jord-ann and Lydia soon joined us when we expanded, injecting energy, deep commitment and fresh ideas into the project delivery and content Alan, who arrived into the team as a former Element participant, lent us exceptional skills in photography and social media management, and Jo crafted these posts into beautiful long-form pieces for our website Halima joined in 2022, at the helm for the last bit of Element, bringing on board brilliant people such as Innes who expanded the opportunities available for the Element Creative Community across the capital in an exciting way, and a host of Board members that added additional thinking and expertise into the organisation
I left the charity in 2023, to finish training and to start working as an Art Psychotherapist, influenced and inspired by the young people I had worked with at Element. I know many others supported Element’s work, through freelance delivery and guest facilitation spots I always loved hearing about people who were bringing their own brand of creativity and insight into roles with Element.
And then there were the incredible groups of young people, who I was lucky enough to work with across my 7 years at Element. It would take up the whole zine to write their names and tell you about their talents The funny, opinionated, crafty kids in primary and secondary schools who got stuck in with new art forms, shared their skills with others, supported each other in their work, and applauded each other’s efforts at the end of term The wonderful groups of care-experienced young people who began their projects as strangers and ended as friends; who learned about themselves and those around them; and so generously shared their thoughts and responses to artwork and life. The young people who had recently arrived in the UK, who came onto their Element project and taught us words in Tigrinya, Arabic, and Sorani whilst learning more and more English and often asking with understandable bafflement, “why do you drink so many cups of tea?”
Whilst I ran countless projects across these settings, some of them with similar session content, the projects themselves were always special, and never the same. That was because of the spirit of each group, the imperceptible gel that held those specific Young Creatives together, the unique personalities in the room that brought up new conversations, new thinking, and new responses. I will forever be grateful to Element Young Creatives for bringing their creative selves, with such kindness and wisdom, to each and every project
Throughout my seven years at Element, I moved between roles and from full-time to part-time. This movement across and within the organisation meant that I was able to see it from many different angles From these lovely, exciting angles, I saw that it is the facilitating of creative and ongoing spaces and connections that I think Element did so exceptionally well For these connections live on, way past Element, way past the sessions and the projects and the office. Like mycelium on the forest floor, they spread far beyond the reach of the original source Element Young Creatives are still working together creatively, they’re going to galleries together, they’re watching the footie together, they’re sharing artwork and opportunities and ideas
We all need spaces to create, and so I was really sad to hear that Element would be closing, its physical space no longer a place for creation to happen It has helped me to see it, now, as a symbolic space that I can hold within me, one that encourages me to use art as a tool for well-being, that gives me fire in my belly to show how important creative expression is for everyone, and that keeps me thinking about what it means to show care. I hope it can be such a space for us all.
GET CREATIVE AT HOME
One of our core beliefs at Element was that participants on projects could discover, learn and develop creative skills that they could then use throughout life and in different places and spaces. With this in mind, we've collected together some creative prompts that we have used across the years with Element, in particular when we sent out packs and delivered online sessions to the Element Creative Community during COVID-19
Sometimes the challenges were silly; sometimes serious They always requested that participants take a little time out of their day to take their imagination for a spin and engage their minds in a spot of creativity. Connecting to yourself through these simple acts of creativity can energise and enliven your spirits - and bring some really interesting pieces of art into being. We encourage you to have a go at some of the examples on the following page!
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Choose a “creative prompt”, then choose an deliberate - however you’d like to create! What is “home” to you?
Creative Prompt
What’s something that you really love?
Create an ode to this thing. OR Look out of your window Can you find a beautiful detail in nature, and represent it somehow?
together snippets of audio or song! you can do this just by stopping and starting and recording different snippets or using software such as Audacity.
Let’s go to the movies: thinking over the characters you’ve seen in films, which one do you relate to the most?
What values are important to you in life? How might you visualise these through art?
Imagine you’re an interior designer You walk into a space with white walls, white floor, white ceiling. You decide to turn it into the funkiest, most colourful space you can think of What wallpaper will you design?
What sounds make you happy?
Breathe new life into old objects around your space What could these objects be if they were part of a piece of art?
What’s your artistic style? Where does your mind go when you have a “blank canvas” (either physical or metaphorical)?
Free-write: set yourself a timer for one/two/five/ten minutes Start writing Don’t stop - even if you reach a block, write that down (“I don’t have anything else to say - this is weird”) - just keep going for the entire time
Take a photo of your response This could be realistic (the actual thing) or abstract (the feeling it elicits in you.)
Find yourself some old newspapers, magazines, card, leaflets .... Look through them Cut out images that speak to you / help you with your response to your creative prompt Arrange these images into a collage, mood board, or vision board.
Doodle/squiggle art: start with one pen on a single piece of paper. Begin drawing a shape. Now, find shapes, patterns, and symbols within this doodle/squiggle This might be through adding colour, lines, texture Expand
Blackout poetry! get a piece of writing relevant or irrelevant and see if by blacking out words you can create a poem!
Nature’s stamp: go for a walk in a green space Choose your materials from what you see around you: wood, petals, grass, stones Bring it back to your creative space and arrange it in a way that makes sense to you
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THANKYOU!
Once again we’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has been involved with Element over the years
Thank you to our generous funders who made Element’s work possible. Having funding organisations who are collaborative, supportive, and trusting makes frontline work not only possible but able to push for high quality and strong values.
Thank you to The Considered Ask and Esmee Fairbairn who enabled us to conduct a thoughtful ending and provide a supported transition for the young people we worked with
Thank you to our project partners across schools, local authorities and the third sector The opportunity to work side by side to improve the lives of young people has been a privilege
Thank you to our board members who volunteered their time and expertise to support Element’s vision.
Thank you to all the incredible people who have been part of the Element team Your drive to facilitate better opportunities and support for young people is inspiring, and your warmth, talent and creativity have brought joy to many.
Most of all, thank you to the young people who took part in our projects and Creative Communities. We were extremely fortunate to witness your individuality, creativity, resilience, and the relationships you built. Keep believing in yourselves and keep creating!