South Bank Centre is a complex of artistic venues on the banks of the Thames River. They are currently the largest arts centre in the United Kingdom.
With the support of the TS foundation, the centre annually recruits a cohort of young poets from across the country to participate in their New Poetry Collective programme.
The Programme enables poets to hone their creative skills across monthly in-person sessions and culminates in a presentation and zine at the annual London Literature Festival.
Amira is currently the Regional Programme Manager at the Ernst & Young (EY) Foundation. With a BA in History and an MA in International Relations from the University of Birmingham, Amira brings a rich background in youth engagement and empowerment.
Her dedication shines through her work with funders like the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation and her volunteer efforts with Chatham House, where she connects young people with key policymakers in international affairs.
Amira has also previously been a part of the programme We Don’t Settle emerged from, Don’t Settle, under Beatfreeks. She is deeply committed to creating safe spaces for young people to celebrate their lived experiences.