Welcome to Kibi’s Memory
Are You Being Bullied?
Are You Struggling With Your Mental Health?
Are You A Parent Who Needs Help?
Worried About The Impact Of Social Media?
We are on your S.I.D.E
Kibi Wade (Barrett) was a beautiful young 16 year old with so much to live for
when she tragically took her life on 24th July 2024.
Struggling for years with her mental health she was subjected to relentless bullying
at school and online through social media.
In Kibi’s memory, our aim is that no child should suffer the way Kibi did. No family should ever have to go through the indescribable trauma we as a family are facing right now. We plan to do that through educating about the potentially fatal consequences of bullying and social media. Our aim is to signpost those who are struggling with their mental health and being bullied to get timely help. There are organisations out there who can help with grief if you, like us have suffered the loss of a child to suicide.
Children’s WellBeing And Schools Bill Debate and Vote
On 15th April Michelle B and Michelle G will be travelling to London to the House Of Commons when the MPs debate and vote on the amendments passed in the Lords on 26th March.
This will include:
-Raising the age that a young person can access social media to 16 years old
-A legal ban on phones in schools
Recent court cases in the US have shown that platforms (Meta, Google, TikTok and Snapchat) are addictive by design.
Why do we need a consultation to tell us what we already know?
Please tell your MP to vote for the amendments today by clicking below. It won’t take you a minute.
https://raisetheage.eaction.org.uk/raisetheageto16
Coming Soon… Ontaro. An exciting online safety monitoring app that is a parental tool that aspires to be a fully comprehensive online safety solution that empowers families to monitor content, manage screen time, and filter websites to help protect their children online.
Register your interest here.
Our Aim
If you or a family member are affected by bullying, cyber bullying or a young person struggling with your mental health.
We are on your S.I.D.E.
Support
Signposting children and their families affected by bullying, social media harm and mental health issues to proper support.
Inform
Inform and empower you as parents of your rights with bullying, mental health, keeping your children safe and home educating.
Demand Change
Campaign for a change in school policy, increased mental health support and the Law.
Educate
Learn the potentially fatal consequences of bullying and social media harm through Kibi’s story.
Have You Been Bullied?
If you are being bullied, you will be told not to tell anyone or there will be consequences. This is what happened to Kibi and sadly she’s no longer with us. Find someone you trust (not necessarily a teacher) and tell them or reach out to one of the Support organisations on the Support page.
We hope to provide a helpline with trained staff, but this is a long way off. In the meantime if you wish to tell us your experience to help our campaign.
Did You Know?
SUICIDE
10-15 Year Old Deaths Per Year
BULLYING
%
10-15 Year Olds Bullied In-Person
ONLINE
%
10-15 Year Olds Bullied Online
Events
Events and Fundraising Events
About Kibi
Kibi Wade (Barrett) was only 16 years old. She was found by her elder sister, mum and stepmother hanging from the banister of the family home. Despite attempts to resuscitate her, sadly she had passed away. Her last message to her girlfriend was that she “couldn’t handle it anymore.” IT referred to the bullying and cyber bullying she was getting from her peers.
Those that bullied her should be punished for their crimes, those that failed her (school, NHS, local mental health services) should be brought to task and the Government should pass laws to make sure that bullying and cyber bullying by teenagers is made a criminal offence with severe punishment.
Mental health affects 1 in 7 teenagers yet there are little or no adequate resources to deal with it. Hopefully by telling Kibi’s story, the Government can put proper resources into treating what is an increasingly common illness.
As we struggle with grieving for the loss of our beautiful girl, we have come across organisations who can offer help so its important we share them here, should the worst thing happened and you have lost a child to suicide.
The Team Behind Kibi's Memory
We need more amazing people to volunteer their time and help us to help young people. If you think you have something to offer, please get in touch with us today.
As we are a not for profits organisation everyone on the team volunteers their time and skills to help make the project a success.
Michelle B
Mum of Kibi and Founder
Michelle G
Stepmum of Kibi and Founder
Ellie S
Family Friend and Supporter
Lorraine D
Educator & Retired PCSO
WANTED
Volunteers
Mental Health Workers
Bullying Support Workers
Youth befriending volunteers
Legal Advisors
Fundraisers
Bloggers
Emily S
Marketing and Social Media
Raine W
Home Education Advisor
Latest News and Information
Read Our Latest Blog, News and Information
We’ll keep adding fresh news, helpful articles, and upcoming events all gathered in one easy-to-find place. From media features and blog updates to stories involving others, everything will be shared right here in our Blog section.
Children’s WellBeing And Schools Bill Debate and Vote
On 15th April Michelle B and Michelle G will be travelling to London to the House Of Commons when the MPs debate and vote on the amendments passed in the Lords on 26th March.
This will include:
-Raising the age that a young person can access social media to 16 years old
-A legal ban on phones in schools
Recent court cases in the US have shown that platforms (Meta, Google, TikTok and Snapchat) are addictive by design.
Why do we need a consultation to tell us what we already know?
Please tell your MP to vote for the amendments today by clicking below. It won’t take you a minute.
https://raisetheage.eaction.org.uk/raisetheageto16
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