The Intersect

Politics shapes everything around us from what young people learn in school to the world they meet when they leave school. However, our Youth Board feel their engagement and participation in politics is not largely encouraged through the curriculum.  This year, there has been a large shift towards youth voice in all sectors, especially in politics. From the National Youth Strategy to reducing the...

It’s London Climate Action Week! A moment for climate experts, businesses, communities, and, importantly, young people to come together and address the climate emergency, showcasing the need for collective engagement to take care of the environment.   This #LCAW2025, our Youth Board Hosts, Sahra and Phool are joined by Mete Coban, Deputy Mayor of London for Environment and Energy. Mete leads the M...

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...

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...

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”.   ...

It’s London Challenge Poverty Week! This week is an opportunity for all those who care about poverty in the capital to come together to increase the visibility of poverty in London and encourage positive debate and discussion.  Find out more here: https://www.instagram.com/4in10london?igsh=MXh4bTl1MHY0M2J0cg==   We are the largest provider of holiday food and activities in the capital, working wit...

In schools across London, Black History Month discussions and events will be taking place but how many talk about and address systemic racism all year round ?  In season 2 of our youth-led podcast, The Intersect, we are exploring “What School Didn’t Teach Us”. Join our Youth Board hosts, Samiyah and Ismail in Episode 2, as we begin to reclaim the narrative with Ndubuisi Uchea, the co-founder of Wo...

The Intersect is an exciting podcast powered by the Mayor’s Fund for London, a charity that champions opportunities for young Londoners facing the biggest barriers.  Dive straight back into The Intersect with our new season, “What School Didn’t Teach Us’. In this episode our Youth Board hosts, Ya’ Eesh and Sahra are joined by Jamie Crummie, co-founder of Too Good To Go, the market leading app that...

We had an amazing first season, full of insightful dialogue, relatable stories and transparent moments. Episode 5 brings all these moments together, as Phool and Ya’Eesh from our youth board reflect on how mental health intersects with different areas of our lives.   Edited by Courtney Brown.

In episode 4, we are joined by Sally Baxter, CEO of Mary's Youth Club, an award-winning youth club based in Islington and Luke Middlemiss, a qualified kayak instructor and powerboat driver. Ya’Eesh and Ismail from our youth board hosted an insightful and necessary conversation surrounding the cost of living crisis. They discuss the rising price of activities for young people, how the cost of...

Tune into episode 3 where our hosts are joined by Shoshanna Davis, founder of The Fairy Job Mother, an online community helping 20,000+ young people and Mustafa Hussain, a masters student and founder of podcast The Back Story which aims to uncover valuable stories. With our Youth Board hosts, Ya’Eesh and Ismail, they discuss their experiences in education, how it impacted their mental health and w...

Tune in to Episode 2, where hosts Ya' Eesh and Aniqah explores the intersection of Social Media and Mental Health, featuring incredible guests Christina Okorocha, Co-founder and Director of Entertainment at VAMP, and Queren Ngiay, recent graduate in property development and planning from Oxford Brooke's University. Edited by Courtney Brown.

Tune into Episode One with hosts Aniqah and Ya'Eesh as they explore mental health and neurodivergence in young people. Joining them are special guests J Grange, a public speaker and neurodiversity advocate, along with Amina Aweis, an accessibility advocate and software engineer, sharing their insightful experiences with ADHD. Edited by Courtney Brown.