White Ribbon Day is all about standing up against violence — especially violence towards women and girls. It’s a chance for everyone to show respect, kindness, and equality in our friendships, families, and communities.
Each year, it kicks off the 16 Days of Action, a global campaign where people everywhere speak out, raise awareness, and take positive action to stop abuse and promote healthy, respectful relationships.
Throughout these 16 days, the Youth Development Service (YDS) will be running workshops, creative projects, discussions, and campaigns across its five youth centres, giving young people the chance to learn, share, and take a stand together.
Because everyone deserves to feel safe, valued, and respected.
Each activity has a breakdown pack for youth workers to deliver.
Day 1 – Tue 25 Nov
Ponders End Youth & Family Hub (Oasis Youth Hub) & Craig Park Youth & Family Hub (YDS)
What is White Ribbon Day
Day 2 – Wed 26 Nov
Ponders End Youth & Family Hub (ECYPS)
Basics Respect – Exploring what respect means in friendship
Day 3 – Thu 27 Nov
Ponders End Youth & Family Hub (YDS)
Healthy Friendships – Youth Council presentation 4.30-5.30pm
Day 4 – Fri 28 Nov
Craig Park Youth & Family Hub (YDS & ECYPS)
Relationships & Boundaries
Day 5 – Sat 29 Nov
Craig Park Youth & Family Hub
Breaking Stereotypes
Day 6 – Sun 30 Nov
Ponders End Youth & Family Hub ACE
Social Media Speak – How this influences our young people
Day 7 – Mon 1 Dec
Ponders End Youth & Family Hub (Oasis Youth Hub)
Role models and how they should influence young people
Day 8 – Tue 2 Dec
Craig Park Youth & Family Hub YDS & Bell Lane Youth YDS
Youth council presentation 5-6pm. Craig Park art project white ribbon making
Day 9 – Wed 3 Dec
Croyland Youth Centre Exodus Youth Worx
Online and respecting people
Day 10 – Thu 4 Dec
Croyland Youth Centre Exodus Youth Worx Ponders End Youth & Family Hub YDS
Teamwork speaking up together
Day 11 – Fri 5 Dec
Craig Park Youth & Family Hub (YDS & ECYPS)
Why speaking matters
Day 12 – Sat 6 Dec
Craig Park Youth & Family Hub (YDS)
Art for change creating art projects with how things can change
Day 13 – Sun 7 Dec
Ponders End Youth & Family Hub ACE
Sports different roles and equality
Day 14 – Mon 8 Dec
Ponders End Youth & Family Hub (Oasis Youth Hub)
Self-esteem boost
Day 15 – Tue 9 Dec
Craig Park Youth & Family Hub YDS & Bell Lane Youth Centre YDS
Campaign Action – taking action and sharing young people’s voices
Day 16 – Wed 10 Dec
Ponders End Youth & Family Hub (YDS & Oasis)
December Celebrations & Reflections
