Compass Collective
Leila S. is a seasoned professional specializing in development and humanitarian initiatives, currently serving as a Programmes and Partnerships Funding Advisor at War Child, working on a two-country Early Childhood Development project in Jordan and Iraq. Leila has extensive experience in operations and finance as the Co-Director at Compass Collect and has previously held roles such as Programme Officer for MENA at the Westminster Foundation for Democracy, where support was provided for women’s political leadership and youth inclusion initiatives. Leila’s background includes significant work with the British Red Cross, developing services for unaccompanied refugee youth, and other roles focused on music facilitation and administrative support across various organizations. Leila holds a Master's degree in Development Economics and International Development from the Geneva Graduate Institute and a Bachelor's degree in International Relations and Affairs from Loughborough University.
This person is not in any teams
This person is not in any offices
Compass Collective
Compass Collective assists refugees and young people seeking asylum to build resilience and integrate into the UK through creative English classes, theatre, music and film projects and arts-led professional development programmes. We find creative, dynamic ways to empower voices. We connect organisations and work in partnerships, collaborating with charities like the British Red Cross and arts organisations such as Shakespeare’s Globe to offer a platform for cultural sharing and celebration. We have developed our progression route for the young people, from our weekly online English classes which new arrivals can join straight away, through to skill building arts projects, and onto our six month ‘Next Steps’ professional development programme. By the end of their journey with us, we aim for young people to have developed their independence, be involved in further opportunities and become the bright leaders of tomorrow. We are youth-led working with professionals from refugee backgrounds. This brings us close to the needs of the young people and shapes all of our programmes. Productions: Young people have created films that have been shown at the Tate and nominated for awards. Their work has been covered by the BBC and Harpers Bazaar. They have released a music album. They have devised and performed at the Shakespeare's Globe and Southwark Playhouse. Charity Number: 1195811