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Say “NO MORE” to Domestic Abuse

This week is NO MORE Week, a week of action to raise awareness of domestic abuse and sexual violence.  The aim is to encourage people, organisations and communities to work together towards a future free from abuse and sexual assault. Domestic/partner abuse and sexual assault can happen to anybody. Although it happens most commonly to […]
Voting

Voting in the Senedd Elections: What, Why and How?

If you’re over 16 by the 6th of May then you’ll be the first people in Wales to be allowed to vote under the age of 18. We’ll take a look at reasons to vote, how to do it and what the Senedd actually does. Do you sometimes think, “What’s the point in voting?” Maybe […]
Online SafetySelf-image & Self-esteem

Is What You See On Instagram Real?

Do you ever find yourself in a fit of envy when you’re scrolling through Instagram? These people with their perfect lives, clear skin, amazing clothes, loving partners, dreamy holidays and blissfully happy lives. Enough to make anybody feel pretty rubbish about their own lives in comparison. It’s hard not to compare your life to others. […]
Online Safety

What is Misinformation (Fake News)?

Misinformation, or ‘fake news’, is everywhere – in our inboxes, on our social media – you can’t get away from it.  It’s important that you know how to recognise misinformation, how to research if it’s true or not and be a responsible Internet user and not share fake news. Meic is here to help. Misinformation […]
Online Safety
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How To Figure Out If Something Is Fake On The Internet

It’s important that you know how to spot misinformation on the Internet. Fake news is everywhere right now and you if you’re aware that not everything that you see is real then it might stop you from sharing something that could be misleading or harmful to others. Check out Meic’s tips below. If you’re not […]
Being UnwellCollege & Sixth Form

Tips To Help With Learning From Home

If you’re at school or uni, then the current lockdown means that you’re learning from home once again. We know that this was difficult for a lot of you last time, but hopefully things will be easier this time around. Meic is here to help. Things aren’t new anymore, and schools should be better equipped […]
CultureRace & Ethnicity

What’s Been Going On In Cardiff Bay?

If you’ve been following the news then you may have heard about some demonstrations happening in Cardiff Bay recently. So what was it all about and why is it important? During January 2021 protests took place outside Cardiff Bay Police Station following the death of 24-year-old Mohamud Mohammed Hassan who was a member of Cardiff’s […]
Being UnwellRights
Your Voice Back to School English Report

Your Voice – School And Lockdowns

Now that we’re back in a lockdown with schools closed to the majority of pupils, we wanted to share with you some work that we’ve been doing to tell people how you’re feeling about Covid-19 and learning from home. Back in October 2020, we wanted to know how children and young people like you were […]
AddictionBeing Unwell

The Truth About Recovery – A Poem

Mental health is something that children and young people often contact Meic about. We were sent this poem by a young person, which describes the long and difficult road to recovery. The Truth About Recovery The truth is recovery is hard, really hard I know because I’m trying.I know that the truth is recovery is a […]
Online Safety

Be Aware Of Your Online Safety: Tips To Keep Safe

Don’t worry! We’re not here to tell you that the Internet is bad and that social media is evil – here at Meic we’re big fans of the Internet and social media. Being online is great. It teaches us, entertains us and allows us to be social and keep in touch, much more than we’d […]
Physical Safety

Keeping Yourself Safe From Knife Crime

You might have heard about some stabbing incidents in Cardiff on the news recently. Hearing about violence and knife crime involving young people in Wales might cause you to worry. Here at Meic we want to give you facts and offer advice to stop you getting into a dangerous situation. This article is not meant […]
Debt & CreditOnline Safety

Have You Been A Victim Of A Scam Or Fraud?

This week is Talk Money Week and in this article we take a look at what fraud is, what to do if you’re a victim of fraud and how to protect yourself from it happening. If you’re worried about falling for a scam or if anything else is worrying you then Meic is here to […]
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