Mo, 23, grew up in a central London estate as the youngest of four children – yet he often felt like the oldest because he took on a lot of responsibilities. Though he experienced some difficult circumstances growing up, he really enjoyed school and decided to go to...
Even after graduating from university, Nkem was finding securing a good job difficult. A friend recommended Making The Leap to him, and soon he was enrolled in the ACE workshop. The lessons taught at Making The Leap including attitudes towards life, the importance of...
Sahyma is second-generation Bangladeshi and the oldest of four children. She grew up in a South London estate. Her parents always motivated her to do well at school and work hard to where she wanted to be. Whilst most girls at her school finished their GCSEs and...
“Before I came to Making The Leap I was caring for my mother who had myalgic encephalomyelitis and my dad who had lung cancer. After my dad recovered, he decided to care for my mum. I had no routine – I would go to bed at 3 or 4 in the morning and wake up late the...
Lewis grew up in a deprived area of South London and as a youngster, he did not enjoy school despite being bright and having great potential. As a result, he began socialising with the wrong crowd. Once Lewis left full time education, he felt frustrated by the lack of...
