Youth Vision is a charity that was founded in 2005 by Sara Beauregard and Claudia Goncalves. We work with young people from South West Edinburgh that are struggling with formal education, or are excluded from school, and are not engaged in training, or employment.
We offer a range of nature based informal education services that aim to develop confidence and self-esteem to support a healthy transition to adulthood and more positive destinations.
Our vision
Is for all young people to have a healthy transition into adulthood.
Our mission
Is to provide nature based learning experiences that support healthy transitions into adulthood.
Our Beliefs
- We can learn from nature
- That nature has an important part to play in wellbeing
- In taking a holistic approach to working with young people
- That young people should be valued and respected
- That young people should be listened to and have a voice
Our Values
- Equality
- Diversity
- Experiential Learning
- Informal Education
- Collaborative Working
What we do
Our programmes offer a unique combination of conservation, nature connection, learning of traditional skills, physical activity, teamwork, play and one-to-one support and counselling. We offer a range of informal education programmes designed for young people aged 10-24.
Our key work focuses on equipping young people with life and social skills as well as practical experiences to support them in transitioning towards adulthood and positive life destinations, be it education, employment, or training.
