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Anti-vaping campaign

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What is this project about?

The Youth-Led Anti-Vaping Campaign was developed through the ECHO Youth Voice Forum, bringing together young people from across Tower Hamlets to co-design a campaign aimed at reducing vaping among their peers.

Across a series of structured workshops, young people explored their experiences of vaping culture, reviewed existing campaigns, and worked collaboratively to design campaign concepts that feel relevant, realistic and engaging for their generation. The work moved from understanding the issue, to defining campaign goals, through to developing and presenting final campaign ideas directly to commissioners and decision-makers.

This project ensures that messaging around vaping is shaped by those most affected, resulting in a campaign that reflects real experiences, challenges assumptions, and avoids traditional approaches that young people feel are ineffective.

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Who can get involved?

  • Young people aged 13–17 living in Tower Hamlets
  • Members of the ECHO Youth Voice Forum (1-year commitment)
  • Opportunities may open for wider involvement during the campaign rollout phase
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Timelines

October 2025 – March 2026 (Co-design phase completed)

Next phase: Campaign development, testing and launch (TBC)

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What did young people do?

Young people were involved throughout the full co-design process, including:

  • Exploring vaping culture, behaviours and influences
  • Reviewing national campaigns and identifying what does and doesn’t work
  • Setting campaign goals and identifying target audiences
  • Co-designing campaign concepts (posters and videos)
  • Developing messaging, tone, visuals and slogans
  • Presenting final ideas to commissioners and Public Health representatives
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What did young people gain?

  • Experience influencing real public health campaigns
  • Confidence in presenting ideas to professionals and decision-makers
  • Skills in communication, teamwork and creative design
  • Increased understanding of vaping, health and behaviour change
  • Insight into how public health and commissioning works
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How to get involved

If you’re interested in future opportunities or the campaign rollout:

Contact echo-th@barnardos.org.uk if you have any questions

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