On Friday 15th March 2013, CMF Executive member, Hashim Bhatti, was selected for a three month internship with Interact. Hashim has been working at the grassroots level in the London Borough of Barnet looking at issues ranging from homelessness and animal rights to youth unemployment. He will be holding a ‘Youth Awareness Day at Chipping Barnet Library on Saturday 25th May 2013 where some speakers and charities will showcase the range of employment opportunities that do exist for youngsters.

Interact is a youth-led non-profit organisation that brings together people from all faiths, beliefs and cultural backgrounds. Their aim is to build a cohesive society where diversity is valued and celebrated. They achieve this by creating opportunities for face-to-face dialogue through side-by-side action, building respect and understanding through interaction.

The Interact blog can be found at http://youthinteract.wordpress.com/about-us/ and the employment opportunities fair at http://interact-uk.org.uk/employment-opportunities-fair/

Hashim Bhatti (in blue) with the group of participants on the Interact Leadership programme 2013.