YMCA: How it changed the lives of three young people
Three young men: Tyler, Kieran and Joe share their stories of how the YMCA β the worldβs oldest youth charity β transformed their lives from a troubled childhood to a potentially bright future.
They each told ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 5 Liveβs Nihal Arthanayake how a horticultural course at the YMCA helped provide focus, education, support and friendship.
Aged 16-19, they each discuss their upbringings, the challenges they face and how they hope to overcome them.
Joe told Nihal: βIβm about half way up the mountain on who I want to be. I feel like Iβm at home and welcome.β
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