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About us

URBOND is empowering young people to reach their full potential
We are thrilled to run our impactful Youth Development in Portsmouth, UK. The youth development has been designed to support young people and provide them with the best opportunity to fulfil their potential. We engage with young people who are located within areas viewed as having limited opportunities, equality or in which there is statistically a high risk of young people partaking in less positive undertakings, such as criminal activities or anti-social behaviours, as well as welcoming young people from all walks of life to our activities and events.

OUR GOALS

EDUCATION

To equip young people with the knowledge, skills and support necessary to succeed academically and pursue future opportunities.

Financial Resilience

To empower them with financial skills, including budgeting, saving and smart spending, while also creating pathways to employment.

Physical and Mental Wellbeing

To inspire young people to nurture their physical wellbeing and strengthen their resilience through movement and creative expression.

Safety and Security

To provide a safe, inclusive and productive environment that supports the positive development of young people.

Valuable Mentorship

To offer young people consistent, positive guidance that empowers their personal growth and helps them pursue their future goals.

Youth voice

To give young people the confidence, tools and platforms to speak up while ensuring diversity, inclusion and meaningful involvement in decision making.

Our Programmes

Our Youth Development has 15 programmes which enable us to support the young people and their families in Portsmouth:
  • Access to Education
  • Youth Ambassadors
  • Basketball
  • Youth Workshops
  • Parenting Support
  • Careers & Employability
  • Group Day Out
  • Football
  • Youth Events
  • Family Support
  • Youth Club
  • Non-term time Activities
  • Volleyball
  • Mentoring
  • Music & Dancing
And our roster of activities and engagement is growing all the time, with big expansions planned across the next twelve months!

We cannot possibly do it without all your help, so please do get in touch or pledge a donation today. From organisations who can support young people with activities, work experience, resources or kit to help local youth realise their potential and talent (like musical instruments; art materials; sporting kit and equipment) to donations, no matter how big or small, which will enable us to invest in the future of the city, we really appreciate it.

Our Partners

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Meet our Team

Meed the team of dedicated people whose passion, drive and enthusiasm make it all happen!
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Ousmane Drame
CEO & Founder
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Kyla Foster

Head of Operations & Delivery

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Ruby Plato
Fundraising & Marketing Coordinator
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Joanne Austin
Family and Youth Support Worker
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Smangele Gwengwe
Kitchen Staff
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Avalon Joseph
Kitchen Staff
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Tim Cook
Music Producer
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Barbara Nkomo’s
Youth Support and Development Project Lead
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Gloria Miller
Vocal Coach and Creative Writer
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Alec Chapman
Corporate partnership coordinator 

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Kingsley Digby
Volunteer

HONOURS

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Portsmouth Tech & Cultural Summit 2025
PWA
PWA Community Hero Award.
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Portsmouth Tech And Cultural Summit For Transformative Global Work.
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Police And Crime Commissioner Certificate Of Recognition
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Shaping Portsmouth Community Award Winner 2024
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High Sheriff Of Hampshire Award Winner
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Hampshire Most Dedicated Community Development Award Winner 2023
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Community Innovation Of The Year Award Winner 2021