Dream Lab is a psycho-educational programme designed by experts to help young people identify and pursue a personally meaningful dream that benefits both themselves and others.

Through a series of workshops, participants engage in exercises, guided group work, and discussions. Between sessions, they take concrete steps toward realising their dreams. The programme provides the tools and space for young people to explore who they are (i.e. identity), what they are for (i.e. purpose), and what they want to do with their lives (i.e. aspirations) – critical questions at any stage of life, but especially during adolescence and emerging adulthood.

Currently, Dream Lab targets 14-24 year olds, with a version for younger children in development.

Dream Lab consists of 11 one-hour sessions delivered by trained facilitators over several weeks. For example, the programme can be structured as 3-hour workshops over 4 weeks, 2-hour workshops over 6 weeks, or 1-hour workshops over 11 weeks. It typically serves cohorts of 10-20 young people and is offered in partnership with schools, non-profit organisations, or community groups. Designed as a low-cost, scalable intervention, Dream Lab is suitable for settings with limited resources, including those without access to electricity or the internet.

We work with schools, non-profit organisations, and community groups, to deliver Dream Lab. It can be implemented in two modes:

1. Delivery mode: Our team delivers Dream Lab,

2. Training mode: Our team trains your staff or volunteers to deliver Dream Lab.

In both modes, the best results are achieved when facilitators come from the local community, as they are more familiar with the specific context and needs of the beneficiaries, and can track with the young people over time.

All programme materials, including a manual, training, and ongoing support, are provided by our team. Only facilitators trained and certified by us can run the programme. Whilst there is some teaching involved, the course is designed to be interactive and participant-led, so no specific qualifications are required to become a facilitator beyond the ability to lead a group and listen well. Teachers, youth workers, and social workers are particularly well-suited to this role, but anyone can train to be a facilitator.

Running costs for Dream Lab include facilitator fees, training and support costs, venue hire, transport, refreshments, and materials. Each programme is costed separately to accommodate different circumstances, but it is designed to be a low-cost intervention to allow as many young people as possible to attend for free. If you are interested in partnering with us to run the programme for your young people, please get in touch and we can discuss the specifics in detail.

Dream Lab is typically run in partnership with schools, non-profit organisations, or community groups. Occasionally, our team also offers online cohorts, allowing individuals not affiliated with an organisation to participate. If you or someone you know is interested, please provide the relevant details here, and we’ll notify you about the next available online session.