YOU’RE FRIED! The Realities of Youth Employment

A powerful youth-led legislative theatre event, facilitated by legislative theatre practitioners Sam Dixon and Lee Grant.

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Meet Selina and the Erdington Walking Group

In the heart of Birmingham, a grassroots movement is quietly transforming lives – one walk at a time.

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Meet Nabila

Following the Covid pandemic Nabila and her colleague set up a new organisation in 2022 called Ways for Wellbeing UK CIC, after identifying a gap in services to support clients around mental health and wellbeing.

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Meet Zelpher

Born and raised in Birmingham, Zelpher has spent her life supporting children - especially those who do not always fit into traditional education - and creating inclusive, caring learning spaces.

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Meet Iryna

On May 17 2025, the Public Participation Team at Birmingham City Council visited Sutton Baptist Church, where a Ukrainian community event was taking place. On the day, the team met Iryna Syvolap.

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Meet Viktoriia

This is the story of Viktoriia and her 80-year-old mother, and their journey to escape the war in Ukraine and find safety in Birmingham.

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Meet Anwar

Anwar Khattak is a former semi-professional footballer. He set up the Birmingham Youth Sports Academy (BYSA) in 2002 to give back to his local community.

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Meet Azra

Azra Rasool is the Director at Refugee Alliance Integration UK CIC.

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Meet Linda

Linda Hines MBE, is Resident Director/Chair at Witton Lodge Community Association.

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Meet Lisa

Lisa has lived in Harborne, Birmingham for 23 years. She has been involved with the council for many years as a public participant, helping shape how services for adults are designed and delivered.

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