WHY
Adolescent boys in Norfolk face digital pressures, isolation, and harmful online influences that affect their wellbeing and behaviour. Many encounter content promoting misogyny and unhealthy masculinity, whilst screen use and cyberbullying are linked to anxiety and disengagement. One in five young people has a probable mental health condition, and suicide remains the leading cause of death among boys and young men.
In Norfolk, rural isolation, limited support, and post-pandemic impacts leave many boys feeling unsupported, with schools struggling to meet increasingly complex needs.
Eden Mentoring exists to intervene. We partner with schools to offer one-to-one mentoring and more that restores hope, builds values, and helps young people rediscover purpose. Through authentic conversations and intentional guidance, our mentors support boys in developing character, empathy, resilience, and confidence.
We believe every young man has untapped potential. By fostering consistent, personalised mentoring relationships, Eden helps boys re-engage with education, rebuild relationships, and gain the emotional intelligence and confidence needed to navigate life’s challenges. We want to ensure no young man is left to face these pressures alone, empowering them to grow into confident, purposeful, and contributing members of their communities.
WHAT
HOW
Every young person is different some need just a few sessions, while others benefit from ongoing support. We don’t follow a rigid program, instead we have a range of engaging tools and approaches to meet each child’s needs. Our approach is informed by the work of Dr Tyler J. VanderWeele, Harvard professor and Director of the Human Flourishing Program, whose research on character, purpose, relationships, and wellbeing is globally recognised. Using this framework, we help young people explore his researches 4 keys to a happy and fulfilling life, Faith, Self, Relationships, and Work, providing guidance and role models that enable them to thrive in school, at home, and beyond.
