Kazuum Arts

Pathways engages young asylum seekers, refugees and migrants, aged 14-25, who are at a high risk of experiencing exclusion, isolation, prejudice and mental health issues in multi-disciplinary arts. The practice focuses on the mental health needs of young people, providing opportunities to regulate stress, reduce isolation and develop skills. The artists are experienced in providing accessible opportunities for our participants to express their personal agency and creativity.

The Build project uses the arts to develop relationships, emotional literacy and communication skills of young people excluded from mainstream education. Build uses multidisciplinary arts to increase self-esteem for young people aged 11-16 in Tower Hamlets’ Secondary Pupil Referral Unit; usually as a result of their previous school placement having broken down through ill health, behaviour issues or other difficulties. Many of the young people have had adverse childhood experiences, often resulting in trauma and mental health needs.

Apollo project takes place within hospitals and uses the arts to increase the well-being of children who are undergoing healthcare and mental health treatments on children’s wards. Our collaborative approach encourages learning, friendship and ownership for children during their hospital stay. Apollo uses combined arts to increase the wellbeing of children in hospital wards including Whipps Cross and Royal London hospitals.