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‘Africanize’ Ukudansa Offers: A facilitator’s P.O.V

One of the best of many things about any workshop will always be the participants, and their willingness to engage with concepts in varied mediums. Ukudansa served many memorable moments and defined dance as a medium to effectively engage with an African collection. With this in mind, I believe Africanize continues to prove itself as […]

Africanize: What It Is

This article, in many ways, aims to offer insight into a project thinking brain; to allow discovery of what Africanize is and what it could be. What it is, is a deconstructed formula detailing the genesis of the idea.  For Academics: Africanize as an artist response project examines in detail how uncomfortable discussions can be […]

We Don’t Settle appoints four new members to its Board of Directors

Following the successful launch as an independent organisation in April 2022, We Don’t Settle is appointing four new members to its Board of Directors. The organisation reinforces its commitment to broadening its skills and experience while governing the organisation at a seminal time in its history and development. We Don’t Settle are thrilled to welcome […]

4 things you need to know about WDS

Well hello there, It’s been a while since I sat to write one of these company updates. At one point it was a regular practice when I was running Beatfreeks as CEO. A lot has changed since then! A pandemic, a company restructure, team joining and team moving on, and the world is refusing to […]

AMIRA ISMAIL

Board Director

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.