Greater Manchester’s Hope Hack 2022
Greater Manchester Violence Reduction Unit and partners embraced the opportunity to host a Hack event and contribute to the national Hope Collective ‘Reimagined’ report. Building on the theme of creating a fairer and just society, Greater Manchester decided to focus on 8 themes.
How
Following the format of previous Hacks, each theme was explored in workshops by groups of approximately 12 young people, facilitated by local youth workers and subject matter experts. Following the workshops, young people had the opportunity to present their findings.
MEDIA CUBS
Media Cubs were invited to run a unique workshop at the ‘Hope Hack’ event at Lancashire Cricket Club in Old Trafford.
The Media Cubs workshop introduced the group to different parts of the media, TV and radio, how to conduct an effective interview and also gave the young people the chance to debate whether they thought social media was dangerous or not.
FEEDBACK
“Hope Hack is about having the most direct and honest conversation with the young people of Greater Manchester – it’s about their reality – their lives.
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COMMENTS BY YOUNG PEOPLE
We want to be heard, empowered and respected!
Listen to the next generation.
Lets create a society where every voice is heard.
We know things won’t change overnight, but lets make a start.
I came to England with no confidence. My teacher gave me confidence.
There is only one race, and it’s the human race.
What’s next?
The views collected from young people at Hope Hack events across the country, will go on to form the basis of a new report, “Reimagined”, produced by the Hope Collective. It will be presented to political parties for consideration as they produce their manifestoes ahead of the next General Election. This ground-breaking report will outline what young people would like to see happen to make the UK a better place to live and grow up in.