Further details: Aims 1. To promote the social and health needs of young adults in the Derry City Council arena on a holistic basis. 2. To popularise entertainment for young adults within a drug and alcohol free environment 3. To develop a base which contributes directly to young adults ability to assume control over their own lives Objectives 1. Maintain the primacy of youth in the development and mangement of the centre 2. Establish a user friendly drop in center for 16 year olds 3. Develop a viable entertainment venue 4. Formulates strategies for the advancement of young adults' interests 5. Ensure social accessibility for all users 6. Operate with a denied cross community remit 7. Relate directly to changing trends in youth culture 8. Promote holistic awareness amongst young adults around all health issues 9. Develop a rolling peer education training programme 10. Provide a family planning and information service for young people 11. Operate appropriate counselling services and telephone help line 12. Facilitate a referral service 13. Maintain an up to date information and resources bank on all relevant health and social development issues 14. Foster inter agency co operation through extensive networking 15. Acts as a compliment to the Youth service and other relevant statutory/voluntary agencies 16. Maximise the potential of the center in the context of drug/alcohol free environment http://194.129.49.222/members.nsf/7 ffaaffb5636c2b5802563310036370b/ 2873b5fa2c64ab97802566ef0058c97f ?OpenDocument

Operational level: Community-based

Works with age groups : Children 16 - 18

Organisation type: NGO - non governmental organisation

Organisation mandate: Lobby governments and the United Nations, Provide training or education on child rights, Research child rights, Work directly with children, Work in partnership with organisations, Work with media and press

Areas of expertise: Armed conflict, Child participation, Children with disabilities, Education and cultural rights, Family and alternative care, Health and welfare, Individual cases of violations, Justice

Countries in which this organisation works: Ireland, Northern Ireland [United Kingdom], United Kingdom

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