Read and listen to the article again and answer the questions.
1. How old are the young people who are supported by the Hideaway Youth Project?
2. What are the aims of Hideaway?
3. What happened in 1965?
4. What programmes should young people join if they want to become healthier?
5. What can people learn at the Young Men’s Project and the Young Women’s Project?
6. Why was 2014 an important year for Hideaway?
Hideaway Youth Project
Helping young people to make a difference
Aims
Hideaway tries to support young people aged eleven to twenty-five in Moss Side, Manchester. The organisation aims to give young people a way of expressing their opinions and making positive contributions to society.
History
In the 1960s, the city of Manchester had problems with crime, violence and unemployment. The founders of the Hideaway Youth Project wanted to provide a safe place – a ‘hideaway’ for young people in the Moss Side area in particular.
Since opening in 1965, the project has helped thousands of teenagers of different cultures, religions and races. They can share their stories and get advice, as well as take part in activities that develop skills. Many of these teenagers then go on to become project volunteers themselves.
Activities
Programmes include:
Powerhouse – fun sports activities such as football and basketball, or specialist sessions on cooking and art.
Healthy Living – young people learn about how important it is to eat well and do regular exercise. Young Men’s Project and Young Women’s Project – these two separate projects support and encourage young men and women to talk about sensitive topics openly and honestly. The sessions promote acceptance and tolerance, and build self-confidence.
Award winners
In 2014, the Hideaway Youth Project won the Youth Work Award for their success in helping young people be the best that they can be.
1. The young people who are supported by the Hideaway Youth Project are aged eleven to twenty-five.
2. Hideaway aims to give young people in Moss Side, Manchester a way of expressing their opinions and making positive contributions to society.
3. The project opened in 1965.
4. Young people should join Powerhouse and Healthy Living programmes if they want to become healthier.
5. Young men and women are encouraged to talk about sensitive topics openly and honestly. The sessions promote acceptance, tolerance and self-confidence.
6. Because Hideaway won the Youth Work Award in 2014.