Many benefits and programs go unused simply because families especially in Black and Minority Ethnic communities are unaware of them or unsure how to access them.
They may even enter university without a clear goal or understanding of their purpose. Research shows nearly 58% of young adults feel a lack of “meaning or purpose” in their lives, and half feel a “lack of direction”.
Without a positive vision to strive toward, young people can experience a “meaning crisis,” leaving them vulnerable to finding purpose in destructive paths.
Extremist groups and gangs exploit this void by offering a false sense of meaning and belonging. Our mentors proactively counter this by guiding youth to discover their own goals and aspirations.
Through one-on-one conversations and coaching exercises, mentors help each young person identify what they want to achieve in life and, crucially, why it matters to them.
This clarity of purpose gives youth a positive target to aim for.
As the saying goes, “you cannot hit a target you cannot see.” By cultivating an intrinsic sense of meaning and direction, we fill the void that drives hopelessness and frustration. This preventive focus on purpose is increasingly recommended by experts as a way to improve youth well-being and resilience.
A young person with a clear, self-defined purpose is far less likely to be drawn into violence or radical ideologies because they feel in control of their future path.
Call on 020 8938 3652 or email: info@bmementors.com