akt summer pride appeal 2021 ☀

 

Dear all, I hope you’re well and looking forward to a sunny weekend. See below for the latest edition of akt now which is focused on our virtual pride which has just ended and the launch of our summer appeal – we hope you can support us.  If you have any questions or ideas about how you can support our appeal please email supporters@akt.org.uk  With love, and take good care,  Charlotte, and the akt fundraising team akt comm-unity pride 2021 At akt over the past year we’ve seen a dramatic increase in young people accessing our services. 70% of young people recently surveyed by akt and YouGov said the lack of support at home and the reason they became homeless was because of a lack of awareness of the LGBTQ+ community and issues. We have launched our Community Pride appeal to show these young people they are not alone and to ensure their experience of homelessness is as short as possible and they have the skills they need for a brighter future. click here to support our appeal a day in the life of a newcastle caseworker "It’s difficult when a young person is in a situation that isn’t moving forward and there’s nothing we can do to change that for them quickly. During the pandemic it’s been challenging working from home and not being able to meet up with young people face to face." Our ‘A Day in the Life’ series continues this month with North East based caseworker Lewis, who shares his challenges, highlights and lockdown learnings.  click here to read more of lewis's day akt virtual pride 2021 As part of akt virtual pride which took place at the end of May, we saw informative and empowering events from Mermaids, Picador books, LGBTQ+ sex education from the School of Sexuality Education, and many more. We'd like to thank all the incredible akt staff, organisations and individuals who took part, and everyone who attended! You can still watch many of the fun and informative sessions on our Instagram TV. click here to revisit akt virtual pride an unprecedented year at akt This month, I’d like to give you a quick review of 12 months at akt, as we all emerge from lockdown. In a year when we have been forced to focus on sustaining our work within a restrictive and challenging environment, we have still managed to take the organisation forward in so many ways. This has all been achieved against the immense mental and physical pressure placed on services team as they faced a growing and more complex and challenging caseload within the confines of their home environment. Click below to read more about the last year at akt. Tim Sigsworth Chief Executive click here to read tim's full update Copyright © 2021 akt, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in. Our mailing address is: akt 19-20 Parr Street London, N1 7GW United Kingdom Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.