13/01/2026
Hi, I am Danni, the founder of Blades Down.
I want to take a moment to introduce myself and explain why this work matters so much to me.
Blades Down was created from lived experience, not statistics or headlines. I have seen first hand the impact that violence, trauma and lack of support can have on young people, families and whole communities. Once you witness that, you cannot unsee it. You either turn away or you step up. I chose to step up.
I do this work because I genuinely care about young people. I believe they deserve safety, opportunity, guidance and adults who show up for them without judgement. I believe early support, honest conversations and practical life skills can change outcomes. I believe prevention is always more powerful than punishment.
For me, Blades Down has never been about payment or recognition. I do not receive any payment for this work. It is something I do because I am passionate about supporting young people and helping create change where it is needed most. I pour all of my free time into this work, often sacrificing socialising and self care, because the thought of a young person becoming a victim of violence is something that stays with me and motivates everything I do.
Every workshop, every conversation and every project is driven by the same goal. To support, empower and protect young people and to give them the tools to make positive choices for their lives.
Thank you to everyone who supports Blades Down, believes in the work and stands alongside us. This is only possible because people care enough to be part of the change.
