Vantage Foundation Partners with The Habbit Factory to Empower Youth Through Creative Confidence

Empowering Young Voices Through Creativity

In an inspiring move towards fostering creativity and self-confidence among the youth, Vantage Foundation has proudly joined forces with The Habbit Factory, a London-based charity that leverages the transformative power of theater to nurture resilience and self-expression in children. This partnership reflects Vantage Foundation's commitment to engaging communities and inclusively empowering young individuals, especially those from underrepresented and economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

The Habbit Factory's Mission

For over 20 years, The Habbit Factory has been championing the creative development of youth. With a strong focus on inclusion and emotional support, the organization designs theater programs specifically aimed at enhancing public speaking skills, storytelling, and personal self-esteem among children and teenagers. Currently, The Habbit Factory supports 156 young individuals through its membership program while impacting hundreds more through outreach and educational partnerships in schools.

As part of its ongoing mission to uplift communities, Vantage Foundation volunteers participated in a creative workshop hosted by The Habbit Factory, dedicating their time and energy to inspire the next generation. Among the volunteers was Ben Joseph, who brought his background in dance and performing arts to the session.
"Many of these children come from underprivileged backgrounds and may struggle with self-esteem or confidence," Ben Joseph explained. "When we earn their trust and create a supportive environment, we help them grow, express themselves, and discover who they are. The Habbit Factory is a safe and empowering space for every child, and I’m proud to contribute to something so meaningful."

The Role of Volunteers

The charity's positive impact is greatly supported by volunteers, many of whom are former participants giving back to the community. This cycle of mentorship and transformation is central to The Habbit Factory’s enduring success.
"Hosting Vantage Foundation at The Habbit Factory was a meaningful opportunity for both teams to connect, share ideas, and learn from each other's community impact approaches," said Lee Giles, director and CEO of The Habbit Factory.
"Supporting The Habbit Factory aligns perfectly with our mission at Vantage Foundation," remarked Steven Xie, the foundation's executive director. "We believe in building confidence through creativity and connection. Having our volunteers actively engage in such a powerful community-driven initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating meaningful impacts in the lives of young people."

Together, Vantage Foundation and The Habbit Factory showcase the incredible potential of partnerships founded on compassion, creativity, and a shared purpose. Through this collaboration, they aspire to build a future where every child has not just a voice but the confidence to use it.

About Vantage Foundation

Founded in 2023 at McLaren's technology center in the UK, Vantage Foundation is an independent charity dedicated to supporting impactful social initiatives across the globe. The Foundation has collaborated with organizations worldwide, including Grab Indonesia, iREDE Foundation in Nigeria, Teach For Malaysia, and Instituto Claret in Brazil.

For more information, visit www.vantage.foundation.