What started initially as a handful of young black minority ethnic people that GOSIP consulted within a focus group setting, has developed into an issue based/anti-racist youth group, with a core group of 20 active members.

The group meets on a weekly basis at the offices of Govanhill Housing Association. A diverse programme has been followed over the last 3 years, which includes the Youth Groups Anti-Racist campaign in five local schools, an environmental project in partnership with the British Trust for Conservation (BTCV) and most recently a multi-faith initiative.

A positive outcome for the youth group was the selection of a group member to attend the World Conference Against Racism in South Africa in August 2001. This was an exceptional opportunity and learning experience for Future Visions as he returned to share his experiences of the event with the rest of the group.

A highlight for Future Visions was the performance of their play 'Colour of Skin? Bullies won't Win' at the SECC on Friday 30 November 2001 at the Equal Futures Conference - a partnership venture by Commission for Racial Equality, Scottish Executive and Children In Scotland.

They have also participated in several focus groups contributing to formal consultation documents, which ultimately affect and have an impact on young black people: Without Prejudice - A Thematic Inspection of Police Race Relations In Scotland, Govanhill Digital Inclusion Survey, Police Stop and Search Among White and Minority Ethnic Young People in Scotland.

For more information about the youth group please contact GOSIP.

Alternatively if you live in Govanhill or its environs, are aged between 14-20 years and would like to get involved in issues affecting your community, come and meet Future Visions on a Wednesday evening between 6.30 pm and 8.30 pm at Govanhill Housing Association, 79 Coplaw St, Glasgow G42 7JG.