You Are Not Alone is a Non Profit voluntary organization
Founded in May 2009, You Are Not Alone (YANA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth with essential life skills. Our mission is to equip young people with the tools they need to succeed, including cooking, cleaning, showing respect to others, preparing for their future, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, building strong relationships, and achieving a balanced life.
We also extend our support to families through programs like Greater Love, Greater Works. Additionally, our Modern Males program is specifically designed to guide teenage boys and men aged 16 and older in their personal development.
Since our inception, YANA has organized several youth camps that focus on physical fitness, personal development through The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, and weekly educational outings. Our fundraisers, which involve active youth participation, are designed to impart valuable skills that will benefit them throughout their lives.
Cheryl Addison
Cheryl L. Addison is the founder of You Are Not Alone (YANA), a nonprofit organization established in 2009 with a mission to empower youth. Driven by a deep passion for helping young people reach their full potential, Cheryl has dedicated herself to teaching essential life skills that prepare them for a successful future. Her commitment to guiding youth on their journey to becoming the best they can be is at the heart of everything YANA stands for.
Professional Accomplishments
Successfully led the expansion of You Are Not Alone (YANA) from a grassroots initiative into a multifaceted youth empowerment organization. This expansion included the launch of several impactful programs such as summer camps, after-school initiatives, and community service events, all designed to develop essential life skills in young participants. Additionally, I orchestrated multiple fundraising efforts that significantly contributed to the organization’s financial sustainability and the continued growth of its programs, ultimately enhancing the lives of countless youth and fostering stronger community connections.
Voluntary Members
Forty plus voluntary members make up a core group that deliver IETUK projects overseas. Like-minded professionals from emergency services, medical and corporate backgrounds with varied skill sets constitute IETUK. Members are dedicated and hold a mutual desire to use their skills, knowledge and understanding to effect change and development of client organisations.
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Chairs supporting Statement
As Chair, I work closely with all the members of the organisation, especially our Trustees, Sponsors and International Representatives. I have a determination and a passion to succeed in life and help those within hard to reach communities not as fortunate. My leadership style is reflective of this. I have from a very young age had a calling towards the blue light services, which would allow me to help people. In addition to being a successful businessman, I am also the CEO of Dyslexia North East and a Community Safety Manager for the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service.
Our Professional Accomplishments
Mehrban has always felt that his calling was for the emergency services. His professional accomplishments include being the National Chair for the Asian Fire Service Association (AFSA) during 2014 – 2016, the CEO for Dyslexia North East and senior management experience in private business. Mehrban chairs IETUK whilst also undertaking his role within the Community Safety Function of Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service.
Our Voluntary Members
Forty plus voluntary members make up a core group that deliver IETUK projects overseas. Like-minded professionals from emergency services, medical and corporate backgrounds with varied skill sets constitute IETUK. Members are dedicated and hold a mutual desire to use their skills, knowledge and understanding to effect change and development of client organisations.
The International Emergency Team (UK) operates within the boundaries of a Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan is agreed and amended annually by our Board of Trustees. In general this occurs as part of the Annual General Meeting but may be amended at a Special General Meeting should circumstances change significantly that they would effect the direction of IETUK. The Strategic Plan details our Organisational Tenets, Vision, Mission and Specific Objectives for a period of ten years, subject to the annual review.
Strategic Plan 2018 -2028