Parkhead Youth Project is a community led organisation of 19 years standing. We offer a range of services designed to meet the needs of children and young people 8 – 24yrs residing within Parkhead and the surrounding communities. Our overarching purpose is to enhance the life chances of disadvantaged individuals by providing learning opportunities and innovative projects that will affect positive long term change. We strive to improve quality life, promote social inclusion, peer- interaction and positively contribute to the overall regeneration of the local area. We support young people in realising their potential and abilities to make more informed and positive lifestyle choices.

Statement:

Recognising that sectarianism is complex and multi layered and that it is taking place daily across society it is important that young people are equipped to understand it if they are to challenge it.

The “Nae Excuse for Sectarian Abuse” programme was developed to educate young people aged 8-18yrs about sectarianism, prejudice, bigotry and discrimination.  The project uses peer education and creative arts to explore the many aspects of sectarianism by challenging beliefs, values and perspectives of young people and the wider community. 

Definition of Sectarianism:

Sectarianism in Scotland is a complex of perceptions, attitudes, beliefs, actions and structures, at personal and communal levels, which originate in religious difference and can involve a negative mixing of religion with politics, sporting allegiance and national identifications. It arises from a distorted expression of identity and belonging. It is expressed in destructive patterns of relating which segregate, exclude, discriminate against or are violent towards a specified religious other, with significant personal and social consequences.

- Advisory Group on Tackling Sectarianism in Scotland definition

Name: Diane McKendrick

Address: 132-134 Westmuir Street, Parkhead, Glasgow G31 5BW

Website:  www.parkheadyouthproject.org.uk

Telephone:  0141 550 2621 0141 556 7512

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