Registered Charity Number 1156805
OK2B
The OK2B Project is for members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender + questioning community aged 13-19 years old. It aims to develop a peer-mentoring programme as well as offering a youth friendly space where young people can feel safe and can use other services.
Young people receive 1-2-1 support in schools or at Tokko. They are also given the chance to be the voice of the young LGBTQ+ community in Luton and surrounding areas. We are working with youth steering group and are delivering anti-homophobic bullying assemblies in High Schools and Colleges across Luton.
Activities include
- Understanding the law around Homosexuality
- Visits to Gay conference and other services that support the LGBTQ+ Community
- Research the History of the LGBTQ+ Community
- LGBTQ+ History Month (February) – develop an informative display using chosen media
- Sexual health training session
- Promote mental health and wellbeing
- Male and female health including testicular and breast cancer
- Promote healthy relationships
Project Outcomes
- A sense of belonging and community for young LGBTQ+ community
- Understanding and awareness of issues facing LGBTQ+ young people
- To make young people feel more confident and self-aware
Contact
- Lead worker: Andy Calvert – Executive Manager
- E-mail: andy.calvert@tokko.co.uk
- Phone number: 01582 544990
- TOKKO accepts self-referrals from young people as well as referrals from parents and professionals such as GP’s, schools, health services, youth workers and social workers.
