Neli Rhys

Candidate Statement: I’m Neli Rhys and I’m from the Caernarfon area. My motivation for becoming a Welsh Youth Parliament member this year is my passion toward the subjects I’m interested in and also my connection with the subjects. I’ve competed in several public speaking competitions with the Young Farmer Clubs (YFC) movement, so I find it easy to speak in front of people.

I would hold group/one to one sessions for young people to be able to share their opinions. Also create an Instagram profile to communicate.

A lack of flexibility is the barrier of the three areas. I had an intense experience of mental health and the lack of awareness was frightful, a lack of support and a lack of understanding. The education system didn’t help me at all either, again the lack of training in schools was really disappointing. Welsh foster children are disadvantaged again due to the weaknesses of the fostering system.