Redwood International
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Life Coaches
Redwood International
128 City Rd, London EC1V 2NX
# Redwood International
Redwood International is a grief support and mentorship organisation based in London that specialises in helping teenage girls aged 13-18 who have lost their mothers. Founded by Carmen Bruce-Annan, who lost her own mother at just six years old, the organisation provides a compassionate, culturally affirming space for young Black girls navigating maternal loss and its profound emotional aftermath.
The organisation operates on the principle that grief doesn't have to mean losing yourself. Through free events, one-to-one mentorship, and structured support programmes, Redwood International helps young women process their loss, reclaim their joy, and work towards achieving their full potential whilst honouring their mothers' legacies.
What sets Redwood International apart is its deeply personal foundation—Carmen's lived experience of early maternal loss informs every aspect of their work. Rather than generic grief counselling, they offer culturally nuanced support specifically designed for young Black girls, recognising the intersectional challenges they face. The organisation emphasises discovering inner strength, embracing individual journeys, and creating safe communities where grief is acknowledged without defining the entire narrative.
Their approach combines practical life skills development with emotional healing, delivered through their flagship "Brighter Days Ahead Programme." All services are offered free of charge, ensuring accessibility regardless of financial circumstances. By centring hope, resilience, and intergenerational healing, Redwood International transforms the narrative around loss into one of empowerment and possibility.
Redwood International is a grief support and mentorship organisation based in London that specialises in helping teenage girls aged 13-18 who have lost their mothers. Founded by Carmen Bruce-Annan, who lost her own mother at just six years old, the organisation provides a compassionate, culturally affirming space for young Black girls navigating maternal loss and its profound emotional aftermath.
The organisation operates on the principle that grief doesn't have to mean losing yourself. Through free events, one-to-one mentorship, and structured support programmes, Redwood International helps young women process their loss, reclaim their joy, and work towards achieving their full potential whilst honouring their mothers' legacies.
What sets Redwood International apart is its deeply personal foundation—Carmen's lived experience of early maternal loss informs every aspect of their work. Rather than generic grief counselling, they offer culturally nuanced support specifically designed for young Black girls, recognising the intersectional challenges they face. The organisation emphasises discovering inner strength, embracing individual journeys, and creating safe communities where grief is acknowledged without defining the entire narrative.
Their approach combines practical life skills development with emotional healing, delivered through their flagship "Brighter Days Ahead Programme." All services are offered free of charge, ensuring accessibility regardless of financial circumstances. By centring hope, resilience, and intergenerational healing, Redwood International transforms the narrative around loss into one of empowerment and possibility.
Services offered
Grief counselling and therapy toolsOne-to-one mentorshipGroup support eventsBrighter Days Ahead ProgrammeFree coachingPeer community spacesLegacy planning workshopsMental health resources