One of the most exciting projects Near Neighbours has funded so far is called RE Matters. It’s based in the London Borough of Newham and works with children from schools across the area.
With so many stereotypes about religious people in the media the young people involved decided they wanted to investigate how much truth was behind the speculation and rumour.
Faith leaders came to talk and to listen.
RE Matters put on an exciting, interactive day conference for them to have the chance to meet faith leaders and other young people from diverse communities and faiths. They worked together to find out more about each other and challenge the assumptions they were making.
Journalist Ruth Gledhill from The Times has endorsed the project and spent some time with the young people herself.
Young people practice their mock TV advertising campaigns.
The hope is that the young people will now go back to each of their schools, families and communities and help to increase the knowledge and understanding of other faiths.
Andy Walton from Near Neighbours visited the project and spoke to faith leaders, tutors and young people. Listen to his report here:
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