Farzana Begum is a former mentee and a current ambassador for 1MM. She is a young change maker, leading national campaigns to address the systematic inequalities in education and contributing to shaping government policies such as the recent roll out of free breakfasts for all primary school pupils. Farzana advocates for better access to HE and employment and training for young people from underrepresented backgrounds. Farzana also serves as Vice Chair on Youth Leads UK’s Youth Advisory Board where she champions youth voice and leadership, providing strategic insight to the organisation.