25 years of empowering young lives As we reflect on 25 years of LifeLine Projects, it is impossible to ignore the incredible journey of our SW!TCH programme. It began with SW!TCH ID back in 2009—a series of positive actions to challenge the negative stereotypes about young people. From humble beginnings, it soon grew and evolved into a range of programmes that continue to support and shape young lives. I often think back to the early days of SW!TCH and how we set out to change the public perception of youth culture. When we began, there was a commonly-held belief that young people—especially those wearing hoodies—were more likely to be troublemakers. So SW!TCH ID was about letting young people redefine how they were seen. The fingerprint and the exclamation mark became our symbols of resilience and identity—a message of strength to the young people who found their voice within the programme. SW!TCH now. Looking back, I realise how much the success of the programme has meant to me personally. My own relationship with youth work, mentoring, and community engagement is deeply tied to SW!TCH. There is no greater joy than seeing a young person grow, overcome their challenges, and achieve what...