MEET OUR YOUNG AMBASSADORS
Our ambassadors at More Than Able (MTA) are a dynamic team of volunteers aged 11–25 years. They work together to tackle youth barriers within society, engage with policymakers, support Music Relief Foundation (MRF) to represent the voices of young people and improve the disconnect and communication between young people and relevant stakeholders (e.g parents, teachers, communities and council representatives).
Nia (24)
She/Her
As an ambassador, I am taking on big responsibilities, and can improve my soft skills by being approachable and conducting myself accordingly.
Nia, who has been with MRF since she was 15. She is now studying social work at university and is also the choir leader at MRF.
Joshua (20)
He/Him
I like working with MRF because you get to experience and go to places that many of my peers are not able to access at our age. I especially love it because of all the skills I am developing that will further enhance my CV and job prospects.
Joshua’s hobbies include rugby, football, sleeping and playing PS4. He has been with MRF since he was 13 years old. Joshua is now studying Civil Engineering at University and helps during MRF’s summer holiday club.
Kai (19)
He/Him
I would like to work within the music industry when I grow up as an artist or producer. I am keen to develop my mixing skills even further. I became an ambassador and have grown as an individual and within the organisation.
Kai enjoys playing basketball, writing songs and has grand ambitions of working in the music industry. He has been with MRF since he was 11 years old. Kai is actively pursuing his music career and is establishing himself as a recording artist
Angel (19)
She/Her
As an ambassador, I am taking on big responsibilities, and can improve my soft skills by being approachable and conducting myself accordingly.
Nia, who has been with MRF since she was 15. She is now studying social work at university and is also the choir leader at MRF.
Brianna (18)
She/Her
I always knew what I wanted in life but never knew if I was ever going in the right direction and at the same time felt like I was just skimming through life and missing out on things I was supposed to do at my age. Joining MRF has given me the chance to do just that: working with people of all ages and helping them reach their full potential while also helping me understand who I am and who I want to become.
Brianna has been with MRF since she was 16 when she came for work experience from her college. She is now one of our youth workers who coordinates and delivers our holiday programmes.
Maryam (18)
He/Him
Working with MRF betters me and allows me to get experience working with children. I do not only see MRF as an organisation but as a family and a safe space for everyone. MRF’s primary purpose is to aid those in need.
Maryam has been with MRF since she was 16, when she was introduced to us by Brianna. She is now one of our youth workers who coordinates and delivers our holiday programmes.
More Than Able (MTA) Leadership Academy
The More Than Able (MTA) Leadership Academy is a youth leadership programme that provides both prevention and intervention support. The MTA programme works with children, schools and families to help reduce behaviours that lead to exclusion. It also promotes and teaches leadership values, such as service, duty and selflessness.
In the media
Our award-winning ambassadors have featured in the press, collaborated in community projects and have taken campaigns to parliament. They are available for press opportunities to share stories and opinions on youth topics.
Global Youth Awards 2019
In October 2019, the young ambassadors won a Global Youth Award at a ceremony held at Magazine London for their influential contribution to education innovation and empowerment. Our ambassadors won the ‘Innovation in Music’ category for their efforts to tackle knife crime through music.
Global Youth Awards 2019
In an article published in The Guardian [SB: italics], our ambassadors shared their personal experiences of knife crime and the factors they believe play a significant role in stabbings – poverty, lenient punishment, school expulsion and lack of community activities.
Global Youth Awards 2019
Our youth ambassadors were invited to speak at CSI Croydon to celebrate British Science Week. Our young ambassadors’ mission is to positively influence the next generation to uncover their true potential and show young people how to live with integrity, optimism, determination and compassion.
OTHER CAMPAIGNS
KNIFE CRIME
Music Relief Foundation is dedicated to tackling knife crime. We deliver immersive and powerful education programmes in schools and communities. We also aim to engage young people in positive after-school activities to prevent them from becoming involved in criminal behaviour.
GIVE YOUTHS A VOICE
In November 2019, our ambassadors launched a social action campaign called Give Youths A Voice. The campaign used the power of music and film to explore knife crime, mental health problems, life as a young person today, living in Croydon, police encounters and stereotyping.
CHANGE CAMPAIGN
Through the Change Campaign, we aim to collaborate with local businesses and provide valuable training to young people aged 16–25 years to help them in their career and improve their employability skills.
DONATE
No matter how big or small the amount, all donations are welcome. Your contribution will go towards the growth of the Music School and the projects we are currently working on.
JOIN THE MRF FAMILY
VOLUNTEER & FUNDRAISE
We’re always looking for keen and reliable volunteers to support our various work areas. In return, you will be able to develop your skills, meet new people and work as a part of a team.
WORK PLACEMENT
We can accommodate students for work experience and have previously welcomed students from Croydon College, Newham College, Greenwich University and Impact Futures.
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