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Shems and Alex's Story: Mentoring

Shems arrived in the UK without any family members in 2021 after fleeing Ethiopia. Although he was only 17 years old, he was subjected to an age assessment on arrival, which mistakenly categorised him as an adult, over 10 years older than his actual age. He was instantly removed from temporary foster care and transferred to a hotel, leaving him vulnerable and far from his support network and friends. Shems felt “isolated and unhappy”, as he was much younger than the other residents, and was not being offered the appropriate support that an unaccompanied child should have. Whilst at the hotel, he was referred to Hope for the Young by a support worker and matched with Alex, a Volunteer Mentor living nearby. Through working together with Alex and attending their one-to-one mentoring sessions, Shems has grown in confidence and has been able to continue his education, and has even secured a volunteer role with Breadwinners, selling bread on a market stall. Shems is an inspirational young person, who has shown resilience and positivity in the face of complex and traumatic experiences. Watch Shems and Alex’s video to find out about their mentoring journey together. Filmed & Produced in partnership with Yoann-Desmoyers-Davis (https://yoann.co.uk/pages/about) Starring: Shems & Alex