CIC sat down for a chat with Ngozi Okure, the founder of They Did I Can Too, to hear more about her mission to bring inspiring figures – both past and present – out of the shadows, celebrate their achievements, and inspire others from similar backgrounds.

We spoke to Lucie Emery, Project Coordinator at YourStance, about preventing youth violence, bridging the gap between young people and healthcare professionals, and training a generation of “Zero Responders”.

We spoke to Glasshouse Theatre co-founders Harriet Troup and Ella Church about the healing potential of theatre in navigating incarceration trauma, and how their own frontline experiences inside UK prisons sparked a mission to amplify the voices of those impacted by the criminal justice system.

Local founder Iolanda spoke to us about creating an inclusive space where refugees can find support, connect with their community, and cook delicious food from their home countries – all while receiving the necessary training and skills to enter the UK hospitality industry.

We caught up with Nicole Burgess and Yasmin Elizabeth about their vital work at the youth violence intervention charity Power the Fight, the experiences that inspired their activism, and how the Alumni programme is supporting and nurturing the next generation of peace advocates.

Senior brand strategist and CIC Volunteer Nuno Martins tells us about his experience working with the Esports Youth Club founders, and how he helped them to tell their story in a way that reaches young people, resonates with multiple audiences, and attracts more funding.

Peckham local Sarian Kamara was a victim of Female Gential Mutilation (FGM) at just 11 years old. Now, through the advocacy of her organisation Keep the Drums, Lose the Knife, she dedicates herself to saving her daughter’s generation from the same life-threatening procedure.

Gapped Cycling director Junaid Ibrahim stopped by at CIC headquarters to talk to us about the evolution of his initiative - from sharing his love of bike rides with his community to boosting Muslim riders participation at the higher echelons of competitive cycling.