Mike Strang
@mikestrang01.bsky.social
Chief Executive @ Youth Scotland | Trustee @ Mindset | Trustee @ Beyond Srebrenica | Youth Work | Outdoor Learning | Smart Justice
Thank you @girlguidingscot.bsky.social for asking me along to the National Lead Conference to talk about collaborative leadership and effective partnership working.
@youthscotland.org.uk #youthworkchangeslives
@youthscotland.org.uk #youthworkchangeslives
November 1, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Thank you @girlguidingscot.bsky.social for asking me along to the National Lead Conference to talk about collaborative leadership and effective partnership working.
@youthscotland.org.uk #youthworkchangeslives
@youthscotland.org.uk #youthworkchangeslives
Strong commitment to a just transition from @johnswinney.bsky.social at the Just Transition Summit. Looking forward to @youthscotland.org.uk young people’s panel this afternoon.
October 29, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Strong commitment to a just transition from @johnswinney.bsky.social at the Just Transition Summit. Looking forward to @youthscotland.org.uk young people’s panel this afternoon.
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📢 Join our National Youth Work Conference 2025 to explore the dynamic role of youth work in safeguarding and wellbeing, with a focus on early intervention, inclusive practice, and innovative partnership.
💬 Check out the impact last year's event had on our attendees! 👇
🔗🎫 https://bit.ly/41gI5e5
💬 Check out the impact last year's event had on our attendees! 👇
🔗🎫 https://bit.ly/41gI5e5
August 21, 2025 at 11:40 AM
📢 Join our National Youth Work Conference 2025 to explore the dynamic role of youth work in safeguarding and wellbeing, with a focus on early intervention, inclusive practice, and innovative partnership.
💬 Check out the impact last year's event had on our attendees! 👇
🔗🎫 https://bit.ly/41gI5e5
💬 Check out the impact last year's event had on our attendees! 👇
🔗🎫 https://bit.ly/41gI5e5
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Young Islanders from Shetland Islands Council Youth Services met in Lerwick with @jimfairliesnp.bsky.social MSP to discuss ferries, connectivity and the under-22 scheme — ensuring island youth voices are heard in shaping the future. #YoungIslandersNetwork #Shetland #IslandsPlan
August 14, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Young Islanders from Shetland Islands Council Youth Services met in Lerwick with @jimfairliesnp.bsky.social MSP to discuss ferries, connectivity and the under-22 scheme — ensuring island youth voices are heard in shaping the future. #YoungIslandersNetwork #Shetland #IslandsPlan
Really enjoyed visiting @youthscotland.org.uk member Touch of Love Outreach (TOL) this afternoon. An amazing organisation doing vital work with New Scots in Aberdeen.
If you don't know them look them up 👇👇👇
www.touchoflove.org.uk
#communitychampions #youthworkchangeslives
If you don't know them look them up 👇👇👇
www.touchoflove.org.uk
#communitychampions #youthworkchangeslives
August 7, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Really enjoyed visiting @youthscotland.org.uk member Touch of Love Outreach (TOL) this afternoon. An amazing organisation doing vital work with New Scots in Aberdeen.
If you don't know them look them up 👇👇👇
www.touchoflove.org.uk
#communitychampions #youthworkchangeslives
If you don't know them look them up 👇👇👇
www.touchoflove.org.uk
#communitychampions #youthworkchangeslives
Yesterday marked 30 years since the genocide in Srebrenica. Marked by a Beyond Srebrenica commemorative event at the Botanics in Edinburgh yesterday morning.
A morning of reflection and rememberance but also of inspiration and hope for a more tolerant society.
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A morning of reflection and rememberance but also of inspiration and hope for a more tolerant society.
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July 12, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Yesterday marked 30 years since the genocide in Srebrenica. Marked by a Beyond Srebrenica commemorative event at the Botanics in Edinburgh yesterday morning.
A morning of reflection and rememberance but also of inspiration and hope for a more tolerant society.
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A morning of reflection and rememberance but also of inspiration and hope for a more tolerant society.
lnkd.in/eSFvdwbf
Reposted by Mike Strang
A feature from today’s Guardian containing the story of her brother, Abdulah, by our friend, Almasa Salihovic from the Srebrenica Memorial Centre. www.theguardian.com/world/2...
‘The voices of our dead have not faded away’: the fight for the memory of genocide in Srebrenica
Three decades on, as leaders deny what happened, remains of the thousands killed continue to be identified and buried
www.theguardian.com
July 10, 2025 at 9:14 AM
A feature from today’s Guardian containing the story of her brother, Abdulah, by our friend, Almasa Salihovic from the Srebrenica Memorial Centre. www.theguardian.com/world/2...
Reposted by Mike Strang
In the lead-up to Friday’s Anniversary, this is a short video which reminds us what happened at Srebrenica 30 years ago. It was made for the 20th Anniversary in 2015 and is one of a number of video resources on our Vimeo channel.
vimeo.com/manage/videos/840...
vimeo.com/manage/videos/840...
Vimeo
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July 8, 2025 at 9:38 AM
In the lead-up to Friday’s Anniversary, this is a short video which reminds us what happened at Srebrenica 30 years ago. It was made for the 20th Anniversary in 2015 and is one of a number of video resources on our Vimeo channel.
vimeo.com/manage/videos/840...
vimeo.com/manage/videos/840...
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📣Announcing Acting on Funding; how Youth Scotland and Area Associations support community-based youth work in the current funding climate. Read the context, the role of Youth Scotland, conclusions and supporting feedback and quotes from grassroots youth work: bit.ly/YS-AoF
June 20, 2025 at 7:42 AM
📣Announcing Acting on Funding; how Youth Scotland and Area Associations support community-based youth work in the current funding climate. Read the context, the role of Youth Scotland, conclusions and supporting feedback and quotes from grassroots youth work: bit.ly/YS-AoF
Delighted to say that bookings are officially open for Youth Scotland’s BIG IDEAS weekend!
We’ll be at Stirling Uni on 30/8 – 31/8 to build new skills, make new friends and celebrate the power of #youthwork
Book your place! bit.ly/43XvbCi
#youthworkchangeslives #BigIdeas
We’ll be at Stirling Uni on 30/8 – 31/8 to build new skills, make new friends and celebrate the power of #youthwork
Book your place! bit.ly/43XvbCi
#youthworkchangeslives #BigIdeas
June 6, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Delighted to say that bookings are officially open for Youth Scotland’s BIG IDEAS weekend!
We’ll be at Stirling Uni on 30/8 – 31/8 to build new skills, make new friends and celebrate the power of #youthwork
Book your place! bit.ly/43XvbCi
#youthworkchangeslives #BigIdeas
We’ll be at Stirling Uni on 30/8 – 31/8 to build new skills, make new friends and celebrate the power of #youthwork
Book your place! bit.ly/43XvbCi
#youthworkchangeslives #BigIdeas
Some good perspectives in this blog post, lets care more!
"In the Who Cares Era, the most radical thing you can do is care."
"In a moment where machines churn out mediocrity, make something yourself. Make it imperfect. Make it rough. Just make it."
Be yourself.
Be imperfect.
Be human.
Care.
"In the Who Cares Era, the most radical thing you can do is care."
"In a moment where machines churn out mediocrity, make something yourself. Make it imperfect. Make it rough. Just make it."
Be yourself.
Be imperfect.
Be human.
Care.
The Who Cares Era | dansinker.com
dansinker.com
June 4, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Some good perspectives in this blog post, lets care more!
"In the Who Cares Era, the most radical thing you can do is care."
"In a moment where machines churn out mediocrity, make something yourself. Make it imperfect. Make it rough. Just make it."
Be yourself.
Be imperfect.
Be human.
Care.
"In the Who Cares Era, the most radical thing you can do is care."
"In a moment where machines churn out mediocrity, make something yourself. Make it imperfect. Make it rough. Just make it."
Be yourself.
Be imperfect.
Be human.
Care.
Big day today at The Scottish Parliament with Beyond Srebrenica marking White Armband Day. Wonderful to speak with the inspirational young people and thankyou to all the MSPs for their support, interest and thoughtful conversation today.
#WhiteArmbandDay #ScotlandRemembers #BeyondSrebrenica
#WhiteArmbandDay #ScotlandRemembers #BeyondSrebrenica
May 29, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Big day today at The Scottish Parliament with Beyond Srebrenica marking White Armband Day. Wonderful to speak with the inspirational young people and thankyou to all the MSPs for their support, interest and thoughtful conversation today.
#WhiteArmbandDay #ScotlandRemembers #BeyondSrebrenica
#WhiteArmbandDay #ScotlandRemembers #BeyondSrebrenica
Last chance to enter @beyondsrebrenica.bsky.social Schools competition 👇👇👇
The deadline for submitting entries to our inaugural National competition for secondary aged pupils is this Friday, April 25th. There are two categories for BGE and Senior Phase, with full details on our website. srebrenica.scot/2025/02/01/...
Beyond Srebrenica National Schools Competition - Beyond Srebenica
The Beyond Srebrenica National Schools Competition is now open for secondary-aged pupils in Scotland. The deadline for entries for 2025 is April 25th. Age categories There are two age categories: For pupils in age groups for S1-3 (BGE) For pupil
srebrenica.scot
April 22, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Last chance to enter @beyondsrebrenica.bsky.social Schools competition 👇👇👇
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@eddiebarnes.bsky.social wrote this piece in the New European following his visit to Bosnia with our charity in November 2024.https://srebrenica.scot/2025/04/07/reflections-of-his-Bosnian-trip/
Reflections following my Bosnian Trip - Beyond Srebenica
The following article was was written buy Eddie Barnes a delegate who visited Bosnia with Beyond Srebrenica in November 2024. The aricle first appeared in The New European in February 2025. ON the right-hand side of the road as you sweep down from th
srebrenica.scot
April 7, 2025 at 9:13 PM
@eddiebarnes.bsky.social wrote this piece in the New European following his visit to Bosnia with our charity in November 2024.https://srebrenica.scot/2025/04/07/reflections-of-his-Bosnian-trip/
Last weekend saw our Generation Cashback @cashbackscot.bsky.social Reach event. The event was designed and delivered by the amazing young advisors 👇👇👇 the project is a partnership between @youthscotland.bsky.social, Scouts Scotland, Girlguiding Scotland and the Boys Brigade #youthworkchangeslives
March 18, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Last weekend saw our Generation Cashback @cashbackscot.bsky.social Reach event. The event was designed and delivered by the amazing young advisors 👇👇👇 the project is a partnership between @youthscotland.bsky.social, Scouts Scotland, Girlguiding Scotland and the Boys Brigade #youthworkchangeslives
Thank you Touch of Love for a great presentation last night at the YouthLink Parliamentary Reception. A wonderful example of #youthworkchangeslives in our communities for young New Scots. 👏👏👏👏 Look them up 👇👇 @youthscotland
www.touchoflove.org.uk
www.touchoflove.org.uk
Touch of Love Outreach - Empowering Scotland's Vulnerable Communities – Supporting Families, Empowering Youth, Uplifting Mothers
Touch of Love Outreach
www.touchoflove.org.uk
February 27, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Thank you Touch of Love for a great presentation last night at the YouthLink Parliamentary Reception. A wonderful example of #youthworkchangeslives in our communities for young New Scots. 👏👏👏👏 Look them up 👇👇 @youthscotland
www.touchoflove.org.uk
www.touchoflove.org.uk
Sharing @youthscotland.bsky.social latest thematic impact report ‘Acting on Youth Participation’ championing #youthvoice in #community-based #youthwork
www.youthscotland.org.uk/story/acting...
www.youthscotland.org.uk/story/acting...
Acting on Youth Participation
This Youth Scotland report examines the vital role that young voices play in shaping their communities and the decisions that affect them.
www.youthscotland.org.uk
February 25, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Sharing @youthscotland.bsky.social latest thematic impact report ‘Acting on Youth Participation’ championing #youthvoice in #community-based #youthwork
www.youthscotland.org.uk/story/acting...
www.youthscotland.org.uk/story/acting...
Question for Orgs and Individuals:
Any success stories / strategies in bringing your audience with you when transitioning to a new social media platform? With a view to entirely leaving the other one?
Any success stories / strategies in bringing your audience with you when transitioning to a new social media platform? With a view to entirely leaving the other one?
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ALT: buzz lightyear from toy story is surrounded by green aliens in a room .
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February 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Question for Orgs and Individuals:
Any success stories / strategies in bringing your audience with you when transitioning to a new social media platform? With a view to entirely leaving the other one?
Any success stories / strategies in bringing your audience with you when transitioning to a new social media platform? With a view to entirely leaving the other one?
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📣Boost re-opens Tues 25th Feb!
Up to £3k for local community orgs in Scotland supporting children&families affected by poverty.
First of three rounds in 2025. Groups can only hold one Boost grant in 12months.
Funded in partnership - STV Children's Appeal & Comic Relief.
www.corra.scot/funding/
Up to £3k for local community orgs in Scotland supporting children&families affected by poverty.
First of three rounds in 2025. Groups can only hold one Boost grant in 12months.
Funded in partnership - STV Children's Appeal & Comic Relief.
www.corra.scot/funding/
Funding - Corra Foundation
These funds are currently open for applications. Please get in touch via the contact details on each page.
www.corra.scot
February 21, 2025 at 8:22 AM
📣Boost re-opens Tues 25th Feb!
Up to £3k for local community orgs in Scotland supporting children&families affected by poverty.
First of three rounds in 2025. Groups can only hold one Boost grant in 12months.
Funded in partnership - STV Children's Appeal & Comic Relief.
www.corra.scot/funding/
Up to £3k for local community orgs in Scotland supporting children&families affected by poverty.
First of three rounds in 2025. Groups can only hold one Boost grant in 12months.
Funded in partnership - STV Children's Appeal & Comic Relief.
www.corra.scot/funding/
Delighted to see the launch of our new E-Learning course Ready For Youth Work.
The course aligns with the new National Induction Check list for Youth Work.
#youthwork #learning #youngpeolple
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/e-learning...
The course aligns with the new National Induction Check list for Youth Work.
#youthwork #learning #youngpeolple
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/e-learning...
E-learning Ready For Youth Work - February 2025
Access the six modules of Ready for Youth Work on our e-learning platform. You will have until end of March 2025 to complete the course.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
February 20, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Delighted to see the launch of our new E-Learning course Ready For Youth Work.
The course aligns with the new National Induction Check list for Youth Work.
#youthwork #learning #youngpeolple
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/e-learning...
The course aligns with the new National Induction Check list for Youth Work.
#youthwork #learning #youngpeolple
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/e-learning...
This consultation has now been extended to the 31st of March 👇👇👇
Last week! Have your say on the future of youth work in Scotland!️ MSP Martin Whitfield’s Youth Work (Scotland) Bill consultation is open until Feb 21, 2025. This is your chance to shape high-quality, equitable youth work for all. Learn more: www.parliament.scot/bills-and-la... #YouthWorkBill
Proposed Youth Work Scotland Bill
www.parliament.scot
February 19, 2025 at 11:18 AM
This consultation has now been extended to the 31st of March 👇👇👇
Last week! Have your say on the future of youth work in Scotland!️ MSP Martin Whitfield’s Youth Work (Scotland) Bill consultation is open until Feb 21, 2025. This is your chance to shape high-quality, equitable youth work for all. Learn more: www.parliament.scot/bills-and-la... #YouthWorkBill
Proposed Youth Work Scotland Bill
www.parliament.scot
February 18, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Last week! Have your say on the future of youth work in Scotland!️ MSP Martin Whitfield’s Youth Work (Scotland) Bill consultation is open until Feb 21, 2025. This is your chance to shape high-quality, equitable youth work for all. Learn more: www.parliament.scot/bills-and-la... #YouthWorkBill
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🎮 Our new survey with @fastforwardyouth.bsky.social reveals the impact of in-game purchases, with nearly 1 in 4 young gamers admitting to gambling while playing.
You can find out more & read the full report
🔗 youngscot.net/news-databas...
#SaferInternetDay
You can find out more & read the full report
🔗 youngscot.net/news-databas...
#SaferInternetDay
Gambling strain on cash and relationships for young gamers - Young Scot Corporate
A survey by Young Scot and Fast Forward has revealed the financial toll of in-game purchases with nearly a quarter of young gamers admitting to gambling while playing video games.
youngscot.net
February 12, 2025 at 9:39 AM
🎮 Our new survey with @fastforwardyouth.bsky.social reveals the impact of in-game purchases, with nearly 1 in 4 young gamers admitting to gambling while playing.
You can find out more & read the full report
🔗 youngscot.net/news-databas...
#SaferInternetDay
You can find out more & read the full report
🔗 youngscot.net/news-databas...
#SaferInternetDay