Young Humanists
Young Humanists is a group for people between 18-35 years of age. These young people are overwhelmingly non-religious: 72% of 18-24's declare their religion as ‘no religion’. Their voices need to be heard.
Humanism is the principal non-religious worldview now taught in many schools in the UK. A Humanist is someone who rejects irrational, superstitious, and unscientific beliefs about the world. A Humanist is someone who is concerned about the problems humanity faces today, whilst rejecting fatalism and pessimism.
Humanism is the principal non-religious worldview now taught in many schools in the UK. A Humanist is someone who rejects irrational, superstitious, and unscientific beliefs about the world. A Humanist is someone who is concerned about the problems humanity faces today, whilst rejecting fatalism and pessimism.
Our Young Humanists Ambassador
Humanists UK has developed a Young Humanist group and according to their website, one of the things their members can do to volunteer is to become an Ambassador to local groups. In early March 2021, we were approached by one of these Ambassadors, Rebekka Hill, and she has offered to work with North East Humanists on a number of things. We were thrilled to hear this and welcomed her into the group. We thought it would be great to introduce Rebekka here.
Q: Hi Rebekka! Can you tell us a bit about yourself? Where are you from and what do you do?
A: Originally, I’m from Sunderland, but last September I moved to Ambleside in the Lake District to study Animal Conservation Science at University. I would say I’m friendly and a little bit quirky. I first attempted uni when I was 18 and unfortunately it didn’t work out, so I’ve saved up and I’m giving it another go now that I am older.
Q: What brought you to Humanism?
A: I have been an atheist since I was a teenager and I really liked how Humanism gave a sense of community and ethics without the need for a belief in God. I very strongly believe in the values of Humanism such as kindness without reward and the importance of critical thinking.
Q: The YH website mentions that Ambassadors can help local groups with “attracting young people, running local events, representing Young Humanists at events in your area, and supporting Humanists UK’s campaigns.” So, what kinds of things are young Humanists interested in? And what are you personally keen to do with us?
A: The main point of the Young Humanists is to get more young people involved in Humanism across the UK because unfortunately not many young people identify with or even know about Humanism. What we are interested in varies from person to person. Some like to do events focusing on a humanist perspective on women’s rights, others on LGBT rights etc, and personally I am quite keen to be involved in environmental concerns given that is linked to what I study. I am keen to be involved in campaigns to get more young people involved, fundraising activities, and other events.
Please contact us if you are interested in learning more about Young Humanists with North East Humanists.
Humanists UK has developed a Young Humanist group and according to their website, one of the things their members can do to volunteer is to become an Ambassador to local groups. In early March 2021, we were approached by one of these Ambassadors, Rebekka Hill, and she has offered to work with North East Humanists on a number of things. We were thrilled to hear this and welcomed her into the group. We thought it would be great to introduce Rebekka here.
Q: Hi Rebekka! Can you tell us a bit about yourself? Where are you from and what do you do?
A: Originally, I’m from Sunderland, but last September I moved to Ambleside in the Lake District to study Animal Conservation Science at University. I would say I’m friendly and a little bit quirky. I first attempted uni when I was 18 and unfortunately it didn’t work out, so I’ve saved up and I’m giving it another go now that I am older.
Q: What brought you to Humanism?
A: I have been an atheist since I was a teenager and I really liked how Humanism gave a sense of community and ethics without the need for a belief in God. I very strongly believe in the values of Humanism such as kindness without reward and the importance of critical thinking.
Q: The YH website mentions that Ambassadors can help local groups with “attracting young people, running local events, representing Young Humanists at events in your area, and supporting Humanists UK’s campaigns.” So, what kinds of things are young Humanists interested in? And what are you personally keen to do with us?
A: The main point of the Young Humanists is to get more young people involved in Humanism across the UK because unfortunately not many young people identify with or even know about Humanism. What we are interested in varies from person to person. Some like to do events focusing on a humanist perspective on women’s rights, others on LGBT rights etc, and personally I am quite keen to be involved in environmental concerns given that is linked to what I study. I am keen to be involved in campaigns to get more young people involved, fundraising activities, and other events.
Please contact us if you are interested in learning more about Young Humanists with North East Humanists.
