Reclaim Programme
Kent
Launching in Summer 2025, Reclaim The Sea is excited to introduce our pilot programme in Kent, continuing our mission to provide people with tools to reconnect with the ocean.
In partnership with Kent Refugee Action Network (KRAN), we are developing a programme that promises to create safe, empowering opportunities for young women to connect with the water and build community.
While specific details are still taking shape, the programme will focus on introducing participants to swimming and stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), creating a supportive environment for healing, confidence-building, and personal growth.
Led by Alice, this pilot programme will build upon the successful models developed in Plymouth and North Somerset. We are working closely with KRAN to ensure the programme meets the unique needs of young refugee and asylum-seeking women in the Kent area. Our approach will continue to emphasise trauma-informed instruction, community building, and providing a safe space for participants to explore their relationship with water.
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“when I came here I wasn’t happy, but now I am happy. I found many friends here, I see many kind people here. They help me for swimming, for paddle boarding and for surfing and its very nice."
Zara
Reclaim Programme Participant
Get involved
As we continue to expand our programmes across the UK and beyond, we are always looking for support. Here are some ways you can help support our Kent Reclaim programme.
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Sponsor Participant Equipment
Help remove barriers to participation by sponsoring swimming or water sports equipment for our participants.
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Volunteer With Us
We're seeking passionate water sports instructors, trauma-informed support volunteers, and community advocates to help make our Kent programme a success. If you are water confident and ready to be a good cheerleader, we want to hear from you.
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Donate
Donate today to be part of our movement to reclaim the sea. Your generous support fuels our mission to harness the ocean’s power to restore dignity and build community for people who have been displaced.
