Djibril: A Kick Off for Connections
Bianca Danielle Bianca Danielle

Djibril: A Kick Off for Connections

Djibril founded Universal Language - “I Speak Football”, an idea coming from his own experience of arriving in the UK with English as a second language. He built the project to offer that same pathway to others. The idea is to help young migrants and refugees improve their English through football sessions that incorporate language classes, mentoring, and advisory support. 

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Malakai: Swimming to Success
Bianca Danielle Bianca Danielle

Malakai: Swimming to Success

Malakai started swimming from a young age and was motivated to raise awareness of the lack of swimming skills in the Black community, whilst increasing awareness about water safety and swimming as a lifesaving skill. He has since become a qualified swimming teacher through the Swimming Teachers' Association.

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Yulu: Making Change for the Environment
Bianca Danielle Bianca Danielle

Yulu: Making Change for the Environment

Yulu’s desire for environmental and social justice manifested into Eco-Kids, a series of workshops to educate young people about the climate crisis through being environmental stewards.

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Samuel: Creating a Platform for Young People
Kristy Cheng Kristy Cheng

Samuel: Creating a Platform for Young People

Samuel joined The Agency when he was 15. Samuel and Andrew created Amplify, a project comprising workshops and recording sessions, culminating in the production of an EP. Through The Agency, Samuel honed his organisational skills, and he is now the CEO of Young Manchester.

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Farhad: Mentoring Young People at Risk 
Kristy Cheng Kristy Cheng

Farhad: Mentoring Young People at Risk 

Once at risk of exclusion, Farhad created Potential MCR, now mentoring young people across the city. The project was awarded the Big Education Challenge and the Bright Future Prize. Farhad is now an Agency Correspondent and a Steering Group member for The Agency of Change.

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