The streets of UK cities can be a dangerous place for young people today. In 2008, London teenager Jimmy Mizen was tragically killed in a violent attack.

And in the UK every year, hundreds of teenagers are killed or injured by broken bottles, guns and knives. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

It’s time for an urban revolution. We know that the city belongs to young people – it’s their home, a place to feel safe and to make their own.

That’s why Million Minutes is working with the Jimmy Mizen Foundation to help them to “promote the good in young people”.

We’ll be helping them to build a legacy of peace by supporting them to speak to young people about keeping safe, reconciliation and peace.

The grant we’ll give them will be used to expand the “City Safe Havens” project, getting businesses and public buildings to become ‘havens’ for young people in danger, all part of building community cohesion.

We’ll also help to develop The Jimmy Mizen Apprenticeship scheme which supports young people like Alex to develop the skills they’ll need to make a positive difference in the world.

And we’ll also help them to create and broker a work experience program to provide young people with a tangible and informative insight of work.

Together, Million Minutes and the Jimmy Mizen Foundation are committed to improving the lives of young people.

Read more about the Jimmy Mizen Foundation