WaterAid is an international organisation whose mission is to transform the lives of the poorest and most marginalised people by improving access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene.
We work with young people aged between 12-18 who are experiencing school exclusion to help support them in realising their full potential for the future.
Often having experienced childhood trauma, youth violence or multi- generational unemployment, our young people do not always fit into the mainstream archetype of a ‘perfect pupil’ which leads to their school exclusion and need for additional support.
We use rugby as an engagement tool to build trusted adult relationships. We provide opportunities for young people to be more prepared for life after school, by providing employability opportunities such as a CV development and interview practice. We also work with a variety of employers to provide ‘Career Taster Days’, day trips to experience the workplace first hand which helps to increase a young persons likelihood of being in employment, education, or training post-18.
