Kazzum are passionate about advocating for the rights of young migrants. Our Pathways programme, founded in 2002, engages young asylum seekers, refugees and new migrants in a range of workshops to support their creativity and wellbeing.
Our practice focuses on the mental health needs of young people affected by displacement and trauma, providing opportunities to regulate stress, reduce isolation and develop skills. We work with organisations big and small to amplify the voices of young people settling in the UK as well as meeting their social and emotional needs.
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“I enjoyed everything, I learned new skills and I really enjoyed being with the other people.”
Reasons Why
61%+
Asylum seekers are 5 times more likely to have mental health needs than the general population. More than 61% will experience serious mental distress.
Visual arts contribute to the development of community and bonding, and help migrants reinforce their cultural identity.
To find resources designed to support children and young people’s understanding around issues of race and immigration click here.
“They made an effort to include everyone in the activities, demonstrating a solid
understanding of asylum seekers and refugee’s barriers and different levels of understanding/English. ”
“From the beginning to the end I’ve enjoyed everything.”
Work with us
If you are interested in collaborating with us, please get in touch:
“We have for many years been aware of the excellent work that Kazzum does to empower young refugees through creative activities, and to raise awareness of refugee experiences among school students in the UK, both during and beyond Refugee Week.”
