The Young People's Outreach Project was born from the passion of Muheza Hospice to support its children and young people. Inspired by the incredible work that takes place in Tanzania, Karilyn Collins and Emma Speedy conspired to give seven young people from Herefordshire an opportunity of a life time.

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In August 2019 Eleri, Henry, Lauren, Sarah, Morgan, Libby and Izzy will be travelling to Tanzania to meet children and young people supported by Muheza Hospice. They will spend over a week getting to know one another, learning about each other's hospice's and sharing their experiences of losing a loved one. The YPO team will help at support groups, work in the hospice itself, and also plan a trip for 100 of Muheza Hospice's children to the beach for the day, providing some respite and joy to children experiencing bereavement and living with HIV. 

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We believe that children and young people's voice deserve to be heard, that their experiences of loss and grief have value and that by sharing their stories more young people will have the confidence to get the support they need. Our brave seven young people are here to tell their stories so that other young people might be heard, and offer an emotional connection that goes beyond language, countries and the equator. 

 

Our Project Aims:

 

·      For young people of Herefordshire to make meaningful connections with children of Muheza, to share experiences, understanding and empathy

 

·      To raise awareness of childhood bereavement and share personal stories with others

 

·      To contribute to the support for the children and young people of Muheza

 

·      To organise an activity trip for Muheza children and young people

 

·      To role model youth volunteering

 

·      To raise awareness of Muheza Hospice

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• To strengthen the link between St. Michael's Hospice and Muheza Hospice

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In order to achieve our aims each team member needs to raise £2000 to pay for their trip and provide a large donation to Muheza hospice. Follow their fundraising story and help them on their way! - To donate follow the links on the team members page.