Violence in London affects young people in so many ways. From the physical impact to the anxiety they experience walking down the street. Young Londoners are taught a range of subjects but if they feel scared on their journey to school, how can they show up ready to learn?

In season 2 of our youth-led podcast, The Intersect, we are exploring “What School Didn’t Teach Us”.

It’s the last episode of our current run and to round out the season our Youth Board host, Ya’Eesh is joined by Jerome Harvey-Agyei, who works with young Londoners through the London Violence Reduction Unit to prevent violence by amplifying their voices. He is also the co-founder of the Tope Project C.I.C which supports Care Leavers to have meaningful spaces to feel connected.

They have a powerful conversation about the need for more spaces in school where young people can talk about their fears, the power of a collective voice to make changes in the community and useful tips for staying safe on London’s streets.

The views and opinions expressed by the guests in this podcast are their own and do not reflect the Mayor's Fund for London.

Edited by Courtney Brown.

Find out more about the Mayor’s Fund for London: https://www.mayorsfundforlondon.org.uk/

Find out more about The Intersect: https://www.mayorsfundforlondon.org.uk/youth-engagement/the-intersect/

Find out more about the London Violence Reduction Unit: https://www.london.gov.uk/programmes-strategies/communities-and-social-justice/londons-violence-reduction-unit-vru

From an early age, Young Londoners experience gender differences in school, from teacher interactions to the subjects they chose. This continues through higher education and the workplace. Many young girls grow up without being taught how to navigate male dominated spaces, which impacts their confidence and dreams.

In season 2 of our youth-led podcast, The Intersect, we are exploring “What School Didn’t Teach Us”.

In episode 5, our Youth Board hosts, Ismail and Samiya are joined by the CEO of Team Repair and recently appointed MFL young trustee, Megan Hale. Team Repair won the Mayor’s Entrepreneur Environment Award in 2022 and is on a mission to increase STEM uptake and tackle the e-waste crisis, using the magic of repair.

They have an insightful conversation about how Megan discovered male dominated spaces after pursuing engineering, the importance of knowing career options and why we should focus on building confidence in young girls.

The views and opinions expressed by the guests in this podcast are their own and do not reflect the Mayor's Fund for London.

Edited by Courtney Brown.

Find out more about the Mayor’s Fund for London: https://www.mayorsfundforlondon.org.uk/

Find out more about The Intersect: https://www.mayorsfundforlondon.org.uk/youth-engagement/the-intersect/

Find out more about Team Repair: https://www.team.repair/

Young Londoners across the capital learn subjects to pass exams. But what about topics that will help them navigate life?

Finance is everywhere - from the government’s budget to our weekly food shop. Young people deserve to understand how money works, so that they can make the best decisions.

In season 2 of our youth-led podcast, The Intersect, we are exploring “What School Didn’t Teach Us”.

In episode 4, our Youth Board hosts, Huda and Ya’Eesh are joined by trailblazing young Londoner, Abdirahman Ahmed, the founder of Urban Rise, a social enterprise dedicated to improving financial literacy among young people aged 16-25 from underserved communities in London.

They have an insightful conversation full of learning as Abdirahman shares stories on how he started selling snacks in secondary school, the experiences his relationship with money came from and how financial literacy is a skill we can all develop.

The views and opinions expressed by the guests in this podcast are their own and do not reflect the Mayor's Fund for London.

Edited by Courtney Brown.

Find out more about the Mayor’s Fund for London: https://www.mayorsfundforlondon.org.uk/

Find out more about The Intersect: https://www.mayorsfundforlondon.org.uk/youth-engagement/the-intersect/

Find out more about Urban Rise: https://www.urbanrise.org/