Wellness & Roots

Building Healthy Futures

Our Wellness & Roots programme is a transformative 52-week initiative designed to empower 30 young people (ages 6–18) by focusing on their mental, physical, and emotional well-being. This programme blends cultural education, health activities, and mental health support to create lasting positive change for participants and their families.

Programme Highlights:

  1. Workshops Three Times a Month:

    • First Half: Engaging activities such as football, dance, swimming, and cooking classes to promote healthy lifestyles, combat obesity, and encourage peer interaction.
    • Second Half: Educational workshops led by healthcare professionals, nutritionists, and therapists. Topics include health conditions impacting the BAME community, such as diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure. These interactive sessions empower participants to make informed health choices.

  2. Monthly Cultural Exploration and Identity Development Classes:

    • Hosted on Zoom, these sessions provide a platform for children and parents to explore their cultural heritage, strengthening family and community ties and addressing identity-related challenges.

Objectives:

  • Promote healthy lifestyles and prevent obesity.
  • Foster a sense of belonging, reduce isolation, and build self-confidence.
  • Equip families with resources to address emotional and physical health needs.
  • Provide participants aged 16+ and parents with opportunities to volunteer and contribute to future workshops.

Addressing Key Challenges:

The programme tackles issues such as:

  • Rising obesity rates.
  • Declining mental health due to the cost-of-living crisis.
  • Limited resources for families to support their children’s emotional needs.

The programme integrates nutrition education, resilience building, and cultural workshops to create a safe and inclusive environment for participants to thrive.

Monitoring and Feedback:

We continuously monitor participant progress and gather feedback to refine our approach, ensuring maximum impact and long-term success.

Join us in building a healthier, more connected future for young people and their families in Hertfordshire.

Community Engagement:

  1. Questionnaire Feedback: 75% of participants in previous projects expressed a desire to continue the programme, citing significant benefits.
  2. Steering Committee: Local community members lead the initiative to ensure its relevance and success.
  3. Volunteers and Partners: The project is supported by healthcare professionals, fitness instructors, facilitators, and collaborations with:
    • Hatfield Sports Village for monthly swimming workshops.
    • St Peter’s Catholic Church for hosting and promoting the programme.
    • Local NHS and mental health services, which help promote the initiative to families.

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