Children and young people in the UK today are suffering huge damage to their health and wellbeing due to the lack of outdoor play and activities or a lack of engagement and connection with nature. Compared to previous generations, children’s lives have sadly become incredibly restricted, sedentary and indoors-focused, undermining both their mental and physical health due to traffic-dominated neighbourhoods, poor urban planning, the proliferation of electronic devices and a lack of parks, green spaces and other accessible high quality natural spaces.
SCI work at grass-roots level with community groups, disadvantaged families, young people and schools, focusing on nature connection, empowerment and creativity by learning traditional skills; helping communities come together and transforming waste. Their work develops skills such as mindfulness, meditation, creative writing and nature-based crafts, educating and encouraging people to live in a more sustainable way.
DDF is delighted to continue to support this key education initiative.
