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Young Parents Project(Sleepinggenius) reporting grassroots. Georgina Okoro founder and director.

Better sexual health promotions is one way of solving the high rate of teenage pregnancy in Southwark. Young people in Southwark need something to take their minds away from parenthood so early, such as activities in which young people are interested in being a part of or joining.
Some young girls the Young Parents Project spoke to between the ages of 9 and 16 seemed bored. Many did not have hobbies ouside school. The topics they talked about mainly were fashion, soaps, boys and mobile phones. Many found school stressful. One young girl aged 15 told YPP she had had two abortions and was now pregnant for the third time. When YPP asked her what her mother would say she replied "she can't say nothing she had me at 16" A majority of teenage mothers' children can sometimes turn out to be teenage mothers themselves. More needs to be done to break this cycle.
Sexual health on the streets July 2004(filmed by Southwark TV)YPP tried a different approach the message was 'be careful who you have children with' Pointing out the consequences of sleeping with an infected partner. We asked them questions such as 'would you like to see your newborn baby with tubes coming out of their mouth and other parts of their body' we also highlighted the fact that some people have genetic illness which could be passed down to the child. If one of the parents have a drug problem this could also affect the health and growth of the unborn baby. We also pointed out to them that their partner may come from a background where it is common to see the father beating the mother and having little or no respect for women. He may choose a life of crime- so he'll never be around to bring up the child. This may lead to problems such as financial difficulties, and finding suitable accomodation. We explain that they may have to stay in a dirty hostel, sharing kitchen and bathroom facilities, and their partner may not be able to stay there with them. This may put a strain on young parents relationships.
Some young girls have mental problems after having an abortion. such as counting how old the baby would have been if the abortion hadn't been carried out.
YPP sexual health on the streets have young people spreading the message of safe sex across the borough. Evidence gathered shows young people will be willing to have a check up if another young person accompanied them to the clinic. They also listen more to their own age group. Many believe that only 'nasty girls' visit the clinic.YPP is promoting the fact that 'decent girls' also check themselves before moving on to their next partner. He or she cannot say that they passed on any STDs. Some boys have admitted to slipping the condom off in the heat of the moment or deliberately splitting it, with the belief that you cannot make real love with the condom on, or it doesn't feel natural. Some boys have even said that they do not want to waste their sperm filling the end of a rubber.
Facts-many mothers warn their sons about the STDs girls can give them. Nowadays it appears that many boys are more careful than girls. A 15 year old boy says "if a girl says she's clean i'll wear two boots".
problems at home force many to roam the streets and get involved with sometimes older boys and older men. The promise of 'I'll buy you a top-up' 'a new phone' or 'clothing' is what YPP has recognised as a way of young boys and girls having unprotected, casual sex. One parent families, poverty, over-crowding, bad housing, and incest has forced many to be on the streets, trying many dangerous vices.
Sexual health leaflets should be less wordy, more in a picture form to help those with learning difficulties. Children in children homes are often excluded. In the search for love or the need to be wanted. Many have found themselves with STDs or pregnant. YPP would like to take sexual health on the streets into the care homes. Due to the lack of funding it has not been possible.
Facts-68% of girls aged between 9 and 16 said they would be interested in joining a trampoling club. This would reduce stress and keep them fit, and it would also be a positive way for them to socialise with their own age group(whose got the money for use in Southwark?)
Help us to make the socially excluded included its your childrens' children future. YPP has only one paid worker for 2 years. We urgently need funding to carry on keeping you and others informed of grassroots issues.
Comments regarding the report read by young people themselves
*Make text larger and clearer so that non professionals cann understand
*Will these supported housing schemes be available for young fathers to live there?
*Not much is said for support for fathers
*No inclusion of young fathers. No encouragement of building family unit
*Nothing to reduce single parents
*Young fathers seem to be socially excluded

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Thursday 14th October 2004
Dear Sir/Madam, CHARITY NO:1100923

I am writing to you on behalf of The Young Parents Project. We are a grass-roots organization providing support to young parents and youth living within the London borough of Southwark. We provide advice and assistance to young people from as young as 13 in areas of finance, welfare, counseling, health, employment, training and domestic violence.
Members include children with behavioral problems, referrals from local argencies such as the police, etc. Young people play an active, voluntary role within the project; Duties range from being a trustee, to 'buddying'-accompanying fellow members to health clinics or hospitals (as moral support).

We are kindly asking for your assistance support. A donation or contribution of any kjind will be very much appeciated. As it approaches the Chistmas season, we would like to lessen the stress and burden on our young parents and members,who are on a low income. During this time of year, many remain isolated and excluded from the year's festivies.

Please feel free to contact the Project Manager/Co-coordinator on the adove details for any futher clarification on the project.
Thank You.
sort code:602227
ACCOUNT NO: 39138038 NatWest

15-10-04

Better sexual health promotions is one way of solving the high rate of pregnancy in Southwark. Young people in Southwark need something to take their minds away from parenthood so early, such as activities in which young people are interested in being a part of or joining.
Some young girls the Young Parents Project spoke to between the ages of 9 and 16 seemed bored. Many did not have hobbies ouside school. The topics they talked about mainly were fashion, soaps, boys and mobile phones. Many found school stressful. One young girl aged 15 told YPP she had had two abortions and was now pregnant for the third time. When YPP asked her what her mother would say she replied "she can't say nothing she had me at 16" A majority of teenage mothers' children can sometimes turn out to be teenage mothers themselves. More needs to be done to break this cycle.
Sexual health on the streets July 2004(filmed by Southwark TV)YPP tried a different approach the message was 'be careful who you have children with' Pointing out the consequences of sleeping with an infected partner. We asked them questions such as 'would you like to see your newborn baby with tubes coming out of their mouth and other parts of their body' we also highlighted the fact that some people have genetic illness which could be passed down to the child. If one of the parents have a drug problem this could also affect the health and growth of the unborn baby. We also pointed out to them that their partner may come from a background where it is common to see the father beating the mother and having little or no respect for women. He may choose a life of crime- so he'll never be around to bring up the child. This may lead to problems such as financial difficulties, and finding suitable accomodation. We explain that they may have to stay in a dirty hostel, sharing kitchen and bathroom facilities, and their partner may not be able to stay there with them. This may put a strain on young parents relationships.
Some young girls have mental problems after having an abortion. such as counting how old the baby would have been if the abortion hadn't been carried out.
YPP sexual health on the streets have young people spreading the message of safe sex across the borough. Evidence gathered shows young people will be willing to have a check up if another young person accompanied them to the clinic. They also listen more to their own age group. Many believe that only 'nasty girls' visit the clinic.YPP is promoting the fact that 'decent girls' also check themselves before moving on to their next partner. He or she cannot say that they passed on any STDs. Some boys have admitted to slipping the condom off in the heat of the moment or deliberately splitting it, with the belief that you cannot make real love with the condom on, or it doesn't feel natural. Some boys have even said that they do not want to waste their sperm filling the end of a rubber.
Facts-many mothers warn their sons about the STDs girls can give them. Nowadays it appears that many boys are more careful than girls. A 15 year old boy says "if a girl says she's clean i'll wear two boots".
problems at home force many to roam the streets and get involved with sometimes older boys and older men. The promise of 'I'll buy you a top-up' 'a new phone' or 'clothing' is what YPP has recognised as a way of young boys and girls having unprotected, casual sex. One parent families, poverty, over-crowding, bad housing, and incest has forced many to be on the streets, trying many dangerous vices.
Sexual health leaflets should be less wordy, more in a picture form to help those with learning difficulties. Children in children homes are often excluded. In the search for love or the need to be wanted. Many have found themselves with STDs or pregnant. YPP would like to take sexual health on the streets into the care homes. Due to the lack of funding it has not been possible.
Facts-68% of girls aged between 9 and 16 said they would be interested in joining a trampoling club. This would reduce stress and keep them fit, and it would also be a positive way for them to socialise with their own age group(whose got the money for use in Southwark?)
Help us to make the socially excluded included its your childrens' children future. YPP has only one paid worker for 2 years. We urgently need funding to carry on keeping you and others informed of grassroots issues.
Comments regarding the report read by young people themselves
*Make text larger and clearer so that non professionals cann understand
*Will these supported housing schemes be available for young fathers to live there?
*Not much is said for support for fathers
*No inclusion of young fathers. No encouragement of building family unit
*Nothing to reduce single parents
*Young fathers seem to be socially excluded

May the creator touch you all.