Maia is a Black-led organisation exploring the connections between imagination and liberation.
Their event, Land: How We Organise’ is a deep dive into the ways that community-based organising around land has manifested across the UK, drawing insights from the work of Melissa Mean (We Can Make), Jo White (Co-Operative Futures) and Claude Hendrickson (Leeds Community Homes)
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.