Godwin Lawson Foundation

In 2012 Yvonne set up the GLF, a registered charity that aims to advance the education of young people so that they can develop their capabilities as members of a tolerant society. Yvonne uses Godwin’s story to illustrate the terrible and far reaching consequences that carrying knives can have, and to educate young people on how to keep themselves safe, reach their full potential and make a positive contribution to their communities. Projects to date have directly reached some 3000 young people in North London by means of presentations and workshops. Presentations for around 2500 are currently scheduled. In March this year GLF won the public vote to gain funding for their ‘Empowering Girls’ project which will work with 40 at risk girls in local schools.
The Peace Ambassadors are young people who have attended GLF workshops and want to work with them to support other young people. Around 30 volunteer at GLF events and provide peer support in their schools and communities.