The DARA project was set up by Wirral YFC, a grassroots Christian youth and schools work charity who have been investing in the lives of Wirral’s young people for over 20 years. At Wirral YFC we believe that every young person in Wirral has the potential to change their world for the better. Just as every acorn has the potential to become a mighty oak tree so every young person has the potential to reach for the stars. For the acorn it’s all a matter of being deep rooted in good soil, but even those with a poor start can be made strong if nurtured in a healthy environment.

Our desire is to work alongside others in the community to support young people and give them the tools and information to make good, healthy choices. We want to encourage them to be the stars our community needs; inspirational peer leaders who make communities prosper not just financially but in love, hope, joy, peace, kindness, and self-control. Our approach is strategic and targeted:

• We address huge youth issues like poor self-esteem, low aspirations and lack of hope and respect through various means.
• We provide education on Drug and Alcohol misuse in schools.
• We provide advice and support to young people on healthy relationships through our Romance Academy.