Visage Spring-Summer 2024

SPRING/SUMMER 2024
the world of work
II Both my parents
are committed
believers and so
far there is no
conflict.
it, but I live with it, as long as I don’t
have to do it.”
As for diet, my dad and mum share
cooking duties (no pork) and I’m not
aware of food that would be offensive
to either (haram).
As a family we tend to argue about
global issues, the Middle East or
western economics. We attend Christian
and Islamic funerals, weddings
and other events.
I am unable to read the Quran but I
have resolved this year to learn.
Across the summer our Young Leaders joined the London
workforce to gain practical real life work experience.
Carol Murraine
Portland communications provided a
placement for Jeremy Aikins; Byrne
Dean hosted Esther Ajayi-Akinsulire
and Mubadala Investment Bank took
three of our Young Leaders under
their wing. The Cabinet Office provided
experience in policy and politics
for another three of our students.
Additionally we placed six students
in teaching and youth worker roles.
Four others were given opportunities
in the building trade eg carpentry and
decorating, plus social media content
creation, creative arts and community
work.
Matthew Kosgei completed his
first summer internship as part of his
university scholarship which Acasta
awarded him in 2022.
We are grateful to all our corporate
supporters and trustees for opening
doors to the future.
Above top: Adrian Deazle with Erune, Jeremy and Somto on work experience at Mubadala.
Below: Mike Kosgei interning at Acasta.
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