Compass Collective
Malusa Kilonda is a seasoned professional in media and communications with extensive experience in the non-profit sector. Currently serving as Media and Communications Manager for Partnerships at UNICEF UK since September 2024, Malusa has previously held key roles such as Head of Communications & Advocacy at both All We Can and Y Care International from November 2022 to September 2024. Additional experience includes consulting for Africa Practice and various campaign management positions at Seven Hills. Malusa began a career in sales and leadership at schuh, alongside early involvement in student organizations as President of the Exeter African-Caribbean Society and Social Secretary of the Exeter PPE Society. A Bachelor of Arts in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics was obtained from the University of Exeter between 2014 and 2017.
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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