Community | The Arukah Project

Community Work

The Arukah Project delivers community-based impact projects for vulnerable adults, young people and children. We support individuals who are facing significant challenges such as mental health issues, addiction, social disadvantage, homelessness etc. Our projects often focus on awareness-raising and interventions with group work or tailored to the unique needs of each individual. We work as close as possible to the community such as in hostels, community hubs, school halls, and alongside other organisations to make attendance as easy as possible. By working in collaboration and developing supportive relationships, we can maximise our impact helping to rebuild confidence, create a sense of empowerment and develop new skills, making a tangible difference in their everyday lives.

Check out some of the highlights of our work by clicking on each image

Let's Get Talking About Suicide

Let's Get Talking About Suicide was a free event held in Victoria Park, Portsmouth in September 2023 to coincide with the annual World Suicide Prevention Day.

The Arukah Project was invited to have a stand at the event which allowed us to engage directly with the Portsmouth community in a relaxed and informal setting. This allowed us to showcase our services, answer questions, network with like-minded organisations and build personal connections with some of Portsmouth’s most vulnerable residents.

The day was very successful with many people visiting the stand and we shared the somatic techniques and ideas with children, young people and adults.

We also took the opportunity to jump on the stage for a ‘tap-a-thon’ encouraging a wider attendee participation and sharing.

We are looking forward to attending the next Let’s Talk About Suicide event in Portsmouth on 7th Sept 2024.

Emerging Needs - HPCC

The Arukah Project was delighted to receive funding from the Hampshire and IoW Police and Crime Commissioner’s Emerging Needs Fund to run a 12-month project across Portsmouth working with children and young adults who are at risk of entering the Justice Sector or who may already be known to the Youth Offending Team. The project aims to see approximately 70 children go through the program teaching them somatic techniques to help them downregulate their nervous system and improve their physical responses to potentially triggering situations.

To ensure the effectiveness of the program the Arukah team spent time building a partnership network with local organisations that support children and young adults which includes educational establishments, supported accommodation/hostels and community activity hubs etc.

The grant is still in progress but so far, the following activities have taken place:

Tall Ships Youth Trust partnership – We have co-created an exciting programme for children and young adults to attend on a tall ship Challenger boat in Gun Wharf Keys. The program will include group activities, an inspirational talk from somebody with experience and of course the opportunity for the participants to learn the techniques that will help them to manage their emotions.

Two Saints – working in partnership with Two Saints, we regularly attend two accommodation sites: All Saints and The Foyer. All Saints houses 16–18-year-olds and The Foyer houses 18-25 year olds. The sessions are fortnightly and informal and have the format of pizza, ice cream and a tapping group in which Arukah team members and young adults discuss a range of topics raised by the attendees.

Motiv8 – Motiv8 are a youth-led charity that supports young people and their families in communities across the South Hampshire region, Portsmouth, Fareham, Gosport and Havant. They do fantastic work providing youth hubs, mentoring, and skills building. They also regularly undertake street-based youth work focusing on some of the most deprived areas and supporting young people who are disconnected from many traditional support systems. Arukah team members will be attending Motiv8s community hubs and working alongside the team that supports disengaged young people.

We will keep you updated on progress!

Chance To Change - Avon & Somerset

We are excited to be working with Rise Mutual CIC who are partnering with Avon and Somerset Police, Step Together Volunteering and The Nelson Trust to change the way crime is addressed for young people in Avon and Somerset.

Understanding that some young people sometimes make poor decisions during the early stages of their adulthood, the Chance to Change initiative provides a second chance to young people to help them make better decisions through tailored interventions, to prevent further offending.

The Arukah Project will be providing specialist 1-2-1 support to some young people referred to the Chance to Change program providing a comprehensive intervention package for those individuals who might need more targeted support. Together we aim to improve outcomes and reduce re-offending amongst young people in Avon and Somerset.

Save A Warrior

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