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Ikram

I got young people working together by spreading happiness through cakes and high-fives.
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Lauren B

We want to change the way the media stereotypes young people as being bad.
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Jess Thompson

I want to tackle bullying by helping children to make friends with each other.
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Tatiana Draper

I want to show that people with disabilities can live independently
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Jo-James

I want more support for LGBT young adults, especially in rural communities.
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Eadie

I'm a traveller, and I want to stop prejudice towards people like me.
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Corinna

I'm raising awareness of asexuality to prevent negative misconceptions.
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Evangeline Cull

I want people to talk to each other instead of looking at their phones constantly.
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Anthony

I want to restore community spirit in London using a network of young people.
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Michelle M

I’m urging others not to treat people with disabilities differently.
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Ellie

I'm changing the misconceptions people hold about hoodies.
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Ryan L

I want to unite Bristol and stop postcode wars through a film.
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'Bella'

I want to help young people discover their sexual orientation.
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Jessica Ofori-Forbes

I want to encourage young carers to look after themselves
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Sanya

We want young people to know their rights during a police stop and search.
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Rosina

We organised an event to bring our community and different cultures together.
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Nathan Hiams

I want to stop people bullying, and whispering about, those with mental health conditions.
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Caitlin Ronan

I want teen hospital patients to be involved in the 'transition' process
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Nathan R

I want to inspire community cohesion and remove stereotypes of young people.
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Tiegan

We're showing young people that their vote can make a difference.
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Janine Ling-Carr

I'm using art to show how isolating hyperkinetic disorder can be
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Shaniqua

My team and I want to show others our age that their opinions matter.
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Mark T

I want the media to think about the messages they are sending to young audiences.
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Vicki

I want primary school children to learn sign language.
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Ross Williams

I want to show the impact of cuts on youth clubs.
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Kobe Still

I want to encourage young people to have compassion for veterans
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Calvin Glen

I want to increase the public's understanding of Asperger's Syndrome
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Colette

I want to change the stereotypes people have towards blindness.
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Cillian D

We want to show how performing arts can help stop anti-social behaviour.
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Lana

I'm creating a quiet space at a care home for people with disabilities.
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Charlotte V

I'm using the power of animation to overcome autism.
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Cara

I want young people to have a proper understanding of the Scottish referendum.
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Denis

We want to make people more deaf aware by promoting the use of sign language.
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Nelson

I'm campaigning for greater support for the homeless after my experiences.
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Katie F

We're promoting community cohesion by organising a litter picking event.
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Devan

I want to design a website for teachers to use to combat bullying.
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Ashlea

Through a football tournament, I'm bringing young people together.
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Charlotte F

I wanted to inspire a sense of community spirit on my local estate.
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Samantha A

We want to highlight the impact of sectarianism on young people.
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Ashley Green

I want to educate people about autism.
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Jennifer S

I want young people to know the impact that World War One has had on their lives.
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'Jayme-Leigh'

I want medical professionals to better understand the needs of young patients.
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Hatty

I want to get people to look below the surface to better understand young people.
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Simon L

I want police officers to better understand people with autism.
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Lee Morriss

I want to encourage people to be kind in their everyday lives
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Gurdesh

We want doctors to talk to patients with learning disabilities.
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Danielle

I want to encourage diversity in North Shields.
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Elesha

I feel that disabled models are being excluded from the fashion industry.
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‘Tom’

I want to encourage more young people to do good deeds to help others.
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Abbie J

We're using free hugs and high-fives to spread good cheer in Manchester.
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Cal Lunt

I want people to see there's more to being trans than what you read in the papers
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Akeim

I hosted a big night out, bringing young people together and raising money for charity.
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Ryan

With my friends, I have helped improve the look of my local youth club.
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Caitlin S

I want young people to feel comfortable with the way they look.
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Helena

We want more support for people who don’t speak English as their first language.
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'Jane'

I want to urge professionals working with young CSE victims to treat them with respect
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Hannah T

Inspired by Stephen Sutton, I’m doing something different to spread positivity.
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Thomas Smythe

I want people to appreciate work of our armed forces.
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Ryan Terry

We’re promoting the benefits of random acts of kindness in Nottingham.
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Esther Bamuyi

I want young people to be happy with who they are.
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Muge

I want to see greater diversity within the TV industry.
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Phoebe

We're encouraging young people in our area to improve our community.
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'Melody'

I want young people to spot signs of domestic violence and help stop it.
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Billie

I want to inspire more women to feel empowered.
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Stacey

I'm raising awareness to cancer using poignant portraits.
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Jordan Smith-Howell

I want to people to use gender neutral pronouns when addressing trans men and women
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'Your Shout' Group

We want to show that people with disabilities should not be treated differently.
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Abdul

I'm raising awareness about asylum seekers after my family were killed in Sudan.
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Kayla

I want to show others how to support a friend whose family is affected by cancer.
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Dhra Gandhi

I want to encourage people to start conversations in a bid to combat loneliness.
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Lucy E

I am using my guide dog to help younger children understand visual impairment.
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Megan Hinton

I'm tackling the stigma of grieving for a pet
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Aky

I want to guide other young people away from violence in school.
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Tholani

I want young people of African descent to embrace their ancestral language.
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Eugene

We want to change the way some local older residents perceive young people.
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Charlene W

Charlene is encouraging parents of children with special needs to share stories
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Khizer

I want other young Asian Scots to remember the stories of their grandparents.
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Hannah Rafiq

We want to see more cultural cohesion in schools.
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Megan

With the help of my friends, we're stopping bullying in schools.
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Harvey

I want care leavers to aim for their full potential in life.
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Chloe Reains

I want to get more support for young carers in schools
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Jamal, Lewis and Mrisi

We want the public to stop making judgements based on ethnicity.
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Katie Goodall

I want to improve support for students with physical and learning disabilities
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Lauren G

I want to highlight the challenges faced by those living with autism.
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Scott Parker

I want to help people accept and celebrate gay, transgender and alternative families
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Carrie

We want parents of premature babies to know that support is available.
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Asad

I held an event to bring young people in London together.
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George A

My team and I want to encourage young people to open up to peer mentors.
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Chantelle S

I want to increase understanding of learning disabilities.
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Shenola

I want to prevent people from feeling pressured into having sex.
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Craig Hadwin

I want to prevent discrimination and celebrate diversity
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Sadie F

We’re making people smile in Liverpool through a day of good gestures.
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Sandy

We want more support for young people living in the Highlands.
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Sarah S

I want to get young people interested and involved in politics.
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Ryan E

I want break down society's negative stereotypes of the LGBT community.
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Ryan Howells 

I want to improve support for young people with dyslexia in schools
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Chloe G

We're spreading joy with random acts of kindness in Glasgow.
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Saba

I want to shine a light on the issue of forced marriage.
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Cat

We want school pupils to be taught what is healthy in a relationship.
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Erin

I want others to be more understanding of people with communication difficulties.
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Darren

My team and I want people to be more accepting of those with communication needs.
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Pembe

We want less division between the police and young people
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'Sam'

I'm making a CD to give prisoners an idea of the effects their crimes have on family.
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Veronica

I want young people to celebrate cultural differences in their relationships.
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Ali Williams

I've had two bad experiences with social workers and I hope this film shows them the importance of...
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Shakka

I want to promote mutual understanding between men and women.
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Annie

I want young people to learn about other cultures to prevent ignorance.
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Alistair

We are spreading positivity in Swansea city centre.
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Jordan

I'm making people smile using the power of magic.
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Annabelle

We’re showing the dangers of discrimination, by looking at genocide.
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Nicole S

We want young people to make responsible choices when it comes to parenthood.
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Naman

Naman shows young people how to deal with being stopped and searched.
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Thirza Walton

I want teachers to better understand the reality of life for young carers
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Alec

I’m encouraging better communication with those who have Asperger’s.
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Ella Denton

I want to change people’s perceptions of young carers and what they do
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Samuel

I want people to feel comfortable in their own skin and not worry about appearance.
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Mhairi

I want more young people to be aware of the benefits of peer education.
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Hannah Carter

I want to offer support to young people dealing with bereavement.
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Kayley Walton

I have created a leaflet encouraging people to see the good in change.
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Linda

I want people of various cultures and generations to discuss their differences.
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David

I want to encourage the integration of disabled students at my college.
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Laura

I want to highlight the damaging effects bullying can leave on someone.
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Hannah

I want to use my experience of family breakdown to help others.
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Alicja

I want people with disabilities to be treated in the same way as everyone else.
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Sebastian

We’re bringing artists and residents together to appreciate our local community.
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Stephen S

Stephen campaigned to spread positivity and happiness through kind gestures.
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Georgia Edwards

I want better mental health training for police officers
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Daniel M

I want to show the impact of cuts to youth services
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Ernest

My team and I want to help improve relations between young people where we live.
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Becki M

I want to improve the well-being of people who have been affected by cancer.
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Jermaine

I have experienced the heartache of witnessing a family member battle schizophrenia.
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El

I am backing a campaign to lift community spirit through anonymous poetry.
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Dan

I want to encourage people to become foster carers.
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Ben Evans

I want to encourage openness about being transgender
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Aaron

I want to show that people with learning difficulties should be treated equally.
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Marianna

We want to put a smile on people's faces in Sunderland with random acts of kindness.
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Tariro

I want to educate young people on how HIV can be contracted
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Jade C

I helped visually impaired people express how they see the world through photos.
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Liam

My team and I want to encourage LGBT education in schools.
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John L

My team and I want to ensure that young disabled people don’t feel isolated.
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Rediat Abayneh

I want to encourage British people to appreciate where they live
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Ben Stephenson

No-one is perfect but wouldn't it be better if people worked as a team?
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Ashleigh Parker

I want to encourage young people to befriend the elderly in their community
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Josh S

I want to encourage people not to bow to peer pressure when it comes to sex.
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Adam C

We’re doing something positive in Sheffield to help brighten people’s day.
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Mustak

I’m bridging the generation gap in families through a film and workshops.
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Skillnet Schools Team

We're changing how people look at learning difficulties across Kent.
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Shaverne

I'm using a talent show to encourage greater self-esteem in young people.
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Justin

I created a website to get young fathers together.
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James

I’m encouraging young people to do good deeds to help others.
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Ayesha Khan

I want to get more young people involved in politics
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Shem

We want to show young people how peer pressure can take them down the wrong path.
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Oliver

We want to help primary pupils feel less worried about starting secondary school.
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Luke

My aim is to give youngsters more opportunities to do something useful.
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Rosie-Anne

We want to help young people transitioning from school to college.
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Conon

I organised a free football tournament to unite people across my city.
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Crystal and Jack

We want bus drivers and young people to get along.
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Caitlin

I want to break down barriers between disabled and non- disabled people.
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Proscovia Kongai 

I want more support for young people experiencing bereavement.
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Sarah D

We want to improve relations between different generations in our community.
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Joseph J

I want people with disabilities to be treated equally.
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Georgina

I'm raising awareness about the impact having elderly parents can have on young people.
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Shelley

I’m sharing my experiences to help families with a child in intensive care.
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Ollie T

My team and I are hoping to give Birmingham a boost with a day of good gestures.
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Sophie R

We want young people to feel comfortable in coming out as LGBTQ.
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Soph

I want to challenge negative stereotypes of young people.
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Chelsey

I want the film, music and fashion industries to embrace disabled talent.
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Alex

We’re showing people the benefit of a positive outlook through acts of kindness.
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Gennifer

I want others to know where to find help when dealing with loss of a loved one.
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Charlotte L

My sister and I are encouraging people to talk about their feelings.
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Dale

I want to raise the profile of the music scene in my quiet town of Yate.
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Amber S

I want adults to understand young people and those with learning difficulties.
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Jodie

We want young people to realise that anger can turn into bullying.
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Charlotte R

I want to provide support to those who feel isolated where they live.
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Chris

My team and I want to highlight the advantages of an integrated education.
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Emilia Ashton

I want to challenge Rotherham's bad reputation
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Marc

I want to inspire young people to get involved in improving local youth services.
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Moira

After losing my brother I want to help others cope with bereavement.
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Kayleigh

I want there to be more support for families dealing with dementia.
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Jasmine

I want schools to better understand the bereavement process.
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Gabriel Ledson

I want to educate people about autism
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Bethany

Through a day of good gestures, we’re hoping to spread happiness in Falmouth.
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Click on the Fixers to find out more about their campaigns on this issue. Scroll left or right to see more.

In an ideal world, the lines of communication would be open and clear between all people. But in some cases, finding common ground with others can be a challenge.

 

Breaking down barriers with better understanding is important in strengthening relationships and increasing empathy between different groups of people. These are essential steps in learning to relate to each other.

 

Sharing stories, finding mutual interests and working together are the aims of the Fixers found on this page, who are all encouraging acceptance and communication in their communities and beyond.

 

 

 

See everything that Fixers have created on this issue by clicking on the icons to the right for completed campaign resources, news stories and our Youtube channel!

 


1 in 10 young people can’t cope with daily life and over 20% feel that they don’t have anyone to talk to.

(Source: BBC)

 

 

 

Want a sneak peak? Watch the films below, which are just two examples of the many Fixers campaigns that are making a difference.

Heart Shaped Hand Gestures

Inspired by her friend Stephen Sutton, Hannah Telles (17) from Burntwood helped organise a Guinness World Record attempt in his name on World Laughter Day. Click here to find out more.

Media Diversity Story

Fixer Chelsey Jay (23) from Essex, frustrated by the lack of disabled actors featured in the media, secured the support of an Eastenders actress as she campaigns to make their castings more commonplace Click here to find out more.

 

Need more information or advice on this topic? Try the links below

 

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Relate offer advice, support, and information on a variety of relationship topics, all free and confidential too.


 

Samaritans provide 24-hour free, confidential advice on a variety of topics, from distress to suicidal thoughts.

Providing support and help for children no matter what problems they are experiencing.

Utilising sports, cultural and educational activities to broaden horizons, raise aspirations and offer pathways to achievement.		  

 

Offers advice and information on children, both for parents and fellow young people.

UK charity providing support to bereaved families and educating professionals about bereavement.

 

 

 

 

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