Intercultural Youth Scotland - Lothians

Intercultural Youth Scotland (I.Y.S.) encourages a collective action of less heard Black and Ethnic Minority (BME) voices in Scotland, creating social impact and justice. They broaden horizons and offer direct, specialist support and vital pathways for Scottish multicultural young people who face barriers to success. I.Y.S. provides specialised inclusive weekly services to enhance voices, engaging heritage expressions and cultural gender equality building upon experience and consistent support with BME young people who face educational inequalities, racism, discrimination, and underachievement in Scotland. They improve representation and participation of disengaged groups through bridging the gap in schools, meaningful participation youth services, wider communities, and politics.