A year to test and build solutions to some of society's toughest problems.
Introducing our ninth cohort of Year Here Fellows
SARAH HOLLIDAY
With a PhD in Chemistry, Sarah has been developing low-cost solar technologies to improve global energy access.
JASON LARKIN
Jason is an award-winning photojournalist whose work regularly features in the New York Times and Monocle.
ESE AKPOBI
Ese studied British Sign Language and works with the Deaf community as well as volunteering in Ghana.
ANGELA TOLLIDAY
Angela spent 3 years in Ukraine and Egypt designing projects to support marginalized young people.
KEIR MCCLUSKEY
As a service designer, Keir has developed social initiatives for Scotland’s largest homelessness charity.
CHARLOTTE TOTTENHAM
Charlotte is a travel writer, documentary producer, and former social issues columnist for the Financial Times.
YASMIN IBISON
Returning from a year working in France and Spain, Yasmin has spent time teaching English in refugee communities.
RUTH MARTIN
After a PhD at Cambridge, Ruth has worked for the Equality & Human Rights Commission and the Home Affairs Select Committee.
KATHERINE BURNARD
Trained in Occupational Therapy, Katherine has worked for six years supporting those affected with mental illness.
RABEEA ARIF
Rabeea worked as a university teacher and creative director at Pakistan’s first community space for artistic expression, activism and advocacy.
HENRY NAYLOR-STEAD
Henry previously worked with Altgen, a worker’s co-operative agency delivering training and consultancy projects.
OLIVIA SEQUEIRA
Olivia joins us from volunteering for an NGO in Greece, carrying out humanitarian support and education for refugees.
LIANNA MARTIN
Lianna’s background in project delivery stretches from grassroots NGOs in India to streetfood startup KERB.
HADRIAN HOLLOWAY
Hadrian is a freelance writer and volunteer with the Women’s Equality Party in Tower Hamlets.
HEBE FOSTER
Hebe joins us from Morgan Stanley, having studied Politics in France and volunteered in Moscow, Georgia and Armenia.
KATHRYN HOLLAND
Kat has a background in TV production and has also volunteered with non-profits in Argentina.
ROSY BANHAM
As a theatre director Rosy focuses on social issues. Her plays have shown at Latitude Festival and the Edinburgh Fringe.
ZAHRA MOHAMOUD
Zahra joins us from Share Community, a charity committed to improving outcomes for adults with disabilities.
LAURA BOYLE
Laura has ten years experience marketing legal services to high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs and philanthropists.
