About the director
DJ
FOUNDER/ DIRECTOR
Growing up in Africa, I was told that failing to achieve good grades would mean a lifetime of failure. Struggling with intense anger issues and a lack of control over my emotions, I moved to the UK in 2022 after my father’s passing in 2021, seeking a brighter future. Initially, I settled in Kent, but soon faced significant challenges in fitting in, making friends, and finding employment.
When I later moved to Ipswich, Suffolk, I was shocked to discover that the issues I faced were not confined to Kent but were part of a nationwide crisis. Learning about young people my age involved in criminal activities deeply affected me. I explored the root causes and found that peer pressure , music, role models, and economic pressures played substantial roles. I was disheartened to see that government cuts to youth services and support programs were worsening the situation. Struggling financially and living with my single mother, I found myself in a desperate position and the only way i could make money to support myself and my mother i turned to drug dealing. It hit me hard because i had became the very youth I had once judged, a painful realization that drove me to seek change.
One day, while walking along the high street, I was offered a job in youth work by a chance encounter. Although I faced setbacks, including losing my job due to challenges with managing my emotions , I was determined not to return to illegal activities. I wanted to demonstrate that there are lawful and honorable ways to succeed. This determination led to the founding of Better Youth UK. My/our mission is to guide and support young people, showing them that success and financial stability can be achieved through legal means. By partnering with various organizations dedicated to this cause, we aim to provide alternative pathways and opportunities for young people to thrive.