Meet a Young Changemaker: Maria Juganaru
Maria is studying at a health conscious college in Newham. She is really excited about putting her many ideas about health in Newham out there and making significant changes.
Meet a Young Changemaker: Darcey Williams
Having grown up in Newham, Darcey spends her time helping young people with their mental health and advocating for youth safety services across the borough. She has represented Newham young…
Meet a Young Changemaker: Colin Haye
Colin is an advocate for change within Newham. He feels particularly strongly about the education system and how it can be changed – especially for ethnic minorities and the LGBTQ+…
Meet a Young Changemaker: Brandon Mangava
Brandon lives in Newham and has gone to school here all his life. In the future, he wants to be a paramedic and contribute to the health of the public,…
Meet a Young Changemaker: Gia
Gia attends Stratford Youth Zone and has been part of the Children in Care Council (CICC). She is part of the Today Not Tomorrow Youth Citizens Assembly planning team. She…
Meet a Young Changemaker: Tiffany Bella Voile Coles
Tiffany attends Stratford Youth Zone and participates in activities there such as Girls Group. She is part of the Today Not Tomorrow Youth Citizens Assembly planning team. She hopes one…
Meet a Young Changemaker: Dollie Stifflell
Dollie has had an enormously transformative year, overcoming several personal trials in remarkable displays of resilience. She has gone from never eating at school since nursery to now regularly having…
Meet a Changemaker: Jane Williams, CEO of The Magpie Project
Jane set up The Magpie Project in 2017 to help local families facing insurmountable barriers to accessing help for their children – such as bus fares, concerns about immigration, lack…
Meet a Changemaker: Bethan Lant, Advocacy, Training & Development Manager, Praxis
Bethan has worked with migrants in east London, including many Newham residents, for over 22 years. Through her work at Praxis she has been involved in identifying the many health…