ABOUT US
Since Poetic Unity was founded in Brixton in 2015, we have engaged over 60,000 programme attendances in safe, creative spaces for young people aged 10-30, providing inclusive mental health support, transformative education and accessible employment.
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Our spaces, whilst open to all, place a dedicated focus on supporting young people of Black and mixed Black heritage, ensuring they are seen, heard, and celebrated.
OUR
VISION
Our vision is to create a world free from racism and injustice through the power of poetry.
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OUR MISSION
Our mission is to use poetry and social action to cultivate joy, connection and empowerment for young people impacted by racism.
"Trying out more things I would have never done before which is something I am grateful to Poetic Unity for! Such a great community and initiative this is!"
"Trying out more things I would have never done before which is something I am grateful to Poetic Unity for! Such a great community and initiative this is!"
Through collective action, care and creativity, we equip Black children and young people with the tools to thrive, using poetry as our foundation for transformative education, inclusive mental health support and accessible employment opportunities.
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Our work centres on three core pillars:
