EP.005 - Fetuma Hassan: Being Young Mayor, Shaping Youth Policy, and Climate Action in Tower Hamlets

In this episode we chat with Fetuma Hassan, the young mayor of Tower Hamlets.

Tune in to hear about her experiences as a young political leader, the role of Tiktok in activism, and the struggles of mobilising young people for political participation.

• Running for and getting elected Young Mayor of Tower Hamlets.

• Fetuma's manifesto: youth centers and community development.

• Climate action and environmental initiatives.
• Model U.N antics.
• Combating youth political apathy and educational engagement.
• Social media's impact on youth activism.
• Student-led initiatives and school activism.
• Advice for youth leading community projects.

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