Southbank Centre Young Activists
Our summer 2023 programme which focussed driving change
As part of our 2023 Planet Summer series, a group of young activists joined us for a packed programme of activity that aimed to help them progress in their activist journeys.
Southbank Centre Young Activists was launched by our Creative Engagement team as part of Planet Summer – a Southbank Centre-wide series of events on the theme of climate change – in an effort to support young people in London looking to develop their skills in activism.
Every Sunday in July, our group took part in workshops led by Force of Nature, completing the Becoming a Force of Nature programme, where they learnt to turn eco-anxiety into agency, discover their power and realise their potential to catalyse change in the world.
The group also saw performances, poetry readings and talks, and took part in archive workshops, all related to the climate. Our Young Activists had varied interests, including science, fashion and community outreach.