"Shaun's motivation and communication skills have significantly improved, which have given him new confidence and a different view on life. I believe he will carry these skills with him through his future development and will have a positive impact on his friends as well. The journey has also taught Shaun to care about and look after other people, rather than thinking only of himself."
Zita Kabok - Mentor, G4S
G4S Journey of a Lifetime
This was an innovative project which brought together four organisations:
- Brathay
- G4S
- Sefton Behavioural and Educational Support Team
- Mitrauquen, Pehuenche Indian Community of Chile
With the inspirational goal of travelling to Chile in mind, the mentors met the young people fortnightly over the course of six months. This coaching and mentoring period led to the young people fundraising and preparing for the 'Journey of a Lifetime', to work with indigenous communities in Chile. On this trip they behaved impeccably, showing significant improvements from their first team-building weekend at Brathay six months before.
The mentoring is continuing as the young people readjust to school life following the trip. Working with their mentors and being received by the Pehuenche Indians was a powerful, positive experience that they can draw on as they face the challenges of inner city life.