We are incredibly proud to share that Migrant Leaders has been named a finalist at the European Diversity Awards 2025  for a nomination in the Social Mobility Initiative of the Year category. 

👏 Celebrating Migrant Leaders and The Fardad Foundation at #EDA25 

This recognition reflects the heart of our work: empowering talented young people from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds through mentorship, opportunity, and community. It is a moment that belongs to the mentees, mentors, partners, and supporters who power this mission every day.

Here are just a few powerful voices from our June 2025 Impact Report:

“From the beginning, my mentor Parit played a critical role in my development… our regular catch-ups gave me structure, accountability and perspective.”
— Manvith Kankipati

“Migrant Leaders has played an instrumental role in my personal and professional development… particularly when it came to making challenging decisions that could have significantly impacted my caree

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🌍 Empowering the Next Generation: A Powerful Collaboration with Informa 🎓🌟

We’re proud to celebrate our growing collaboration with Informa, dedicated to empowering talented young people from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds. Together, we’re creating meaningful opportunities for mentees to learn, grow, and connect with inspiring role models across Informa’s global network.

This partnership is about more than access — it’s about transformation.

💬 Hetal Dassani, Global Director of Event Delivery at Informa, shared what motivates her:

“I don’t think there is anything more rewarding than supporting, spending time with and giving them motivation.” ❤️🙌

💬 Andrei Bogdan (CIPD) (MIEDP) (MCMI), Experience & Culture Leader at Informa, reflected on the inspiring transformation he witnessed:

“During the task they blossomed into these great individuals and I am hopeful that I encouraged them today to be their full selves.” 🌱💡

🎥 Watch their full reflections: https://www.youtu...

We are delighted to invite you to the Migrant Leaders Gala on Friday 12th September 2025 at The Landmark, London. Doors open at 18:00 for an inspiring evening of celebration, connection, and social impact.

Why Attend?

• Support Diverse Talent
Every ticket sale directly funds the participation of high‑potential mentees from migrant and disadvantaged backgrounds, helping them access life‑changing opportunities.

• Network with Impact
Connect with senior leaders from FTSE 100 companies and other leading firms—our mentors, corporate partners, and future leaders—all gathered in one room.

• Be Part of Something Special
Enjoy a champagne reception, three-course fine dining, and inspiring keynote speeches from our founder Elham Fardad and our patrons, including Dr Yvonne Thompson CBE DL and Saeed Acha MBE DL. The evening will conclude with an awards ceremony and entertainment featuring music and dancing.

Ready to Get Involved?

🎟️ Buy a single ticket or reserve a table of 10 today—for you...

At Migrant Leaders, we are driven by impact — and our partnership with Infineum is a shining example of what purposeful collaboration can achieve.

This summer marks the second year of the Migrant Leaders Infineum Internship, offering 15 outstanding university students the chance to gain real-world experience, professional development, and a pathway into the corporate world and chemicals industry. These internships are more than just placements — they are transformational experiences that inspire confidence, ambition, and belonging. We are proud to stand alongside these talented young people as they build their futures, and we are deeply grateful to Aldo Govi, Salima Shariff, and the entire Infineum team for opening your doors and your hearts to them.

🎥 Watch our collaboration video here: See our collaboration video

🎉 Infineum Sponsors the Migrant Leaders Gala 2025! 🎉

We are also thrilled to announce that Infineum is the proud sponsor of the Migrant Leaders Gala 2025 — an eveni...

We are delighted to share the launch of our exciting new partnership with Informa, one of the world’s leading knowledge services and business intelligence companies. This collaboration represents a powerful step forward in our mission to create opportunities for the next generation of diverse talent.

Earlier this week, we hosted the Informa x Migrant Leaders launch event, which brought together our mentees, Informa colleagues, and the Migrant Leaders team for an inspiring day of connection and insight. Over the past few days, we’ve been humbled by the heartfelt feedback from our mentees. Their reflections have been filled with gratitude, motivation, and a renewed sense of possibility—proof that the stories shared and relationships built are already leaving a lasting mark.

Stay tuned! The event video will be released on YouTube in the coming days, capturing the energy, inspiration, and shared purpose that made the launch so special.

We extend our warmest thanks to everyone at Infor...

We are thrilled to announce the successful completion of our very first collaboration with Hempsons, supporting our aspiring law students through an inspiring work experience week in Manchester.

Throughout the week, Hempsons opened their doors and shared invaluable insights into the legal profession, helping our young people gain first-hand experience of life in a leading law firm. This initiative is a vital step in our mission to broaden horizons and increase access to professional careers for talented young people from all backgrounds.

A heartfelt thank you goes to everyone at Hempsons—especially Hannah Hawthorne—for your dedication, generosity, and leadership in making this opportunity a reality. Your support has already made a meaningful and lasting impact on the participants.

This collaboration marks the beginning of what we hope will become an annual partnership, with Hempsons joining Migrant Leaders as a valued charity partner in the years ahead. We look forward to seeing ...

We are proud to continue our impactful partnership with Infineum, offering an exceptional two-day paid internshipdesigned for aspiring students and graduates in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Data Sciences.

Taking place on 16–17 July 2025, this immersive onsite experience at Infineum’s world-class facilities in Abingdon is more than just a learning opportunity—it’s a launchpad for future careers in the chemicals and sustainability sector.

🔬 What Makes This Internship Special?

Participants will:

• ✅ Hear inspiring career stories from professionals across Infineum

• ✅ Engage directly with senior leadership, including the President & CEO and Global VP of HR

• ✅ Join interactive workshops on collaboration, presentation skills, and workplace readiness

• ✅ Network at a team dinner and be paired with their own Infineum buddy

• ✅ Have all travel and accommodation costs covered

This carefully curated programme gives attendees rare access to real-world insight, car...

We are excited to announce the continuation of our successful partnership with Ciena, a global leader in networking systems, services, and automation.

This one-week summer work experience programme, running from 28–31 July 2025, will once again open the doors of Ciena’s London office to a group of outstanding sixth form students from the Migrant Leaders programme.

💼 A Real-World Introduction to Global Tech

This immersive experience is crafted to give students genuine exposure to the fast-evolving world of technology and innovation while nurturing the core skills they need to thrive in their future careers.

🔍 Programme Highlights:

• ✅ Professional development workshops led by industry experts

• ✅ Lab tours and hands-on interactive activities

• ✅ Talks and Q&A sessions with Ciena professionals

• ✅ Networking opportunities and confidence-building sessions

Through this initiative, students will gain practical insights into global technology infrastructure, automation...

We are excited to unveil a brand-new collaboration between Migrant Leaders and Informa, a global leader in events, digital services, and academic publishing. This partnership marks a significant step in our mission to provide high-impact career exposure to young people from underrepresented backgrounds.

On Thursday, 26 June 2025, we will be taking 60 of our brilliant mentees to Informa’s London headquarters for a full-day Insight Day — designed to educate, inspire, and connect the next generation of talent with one of the most influential companies in the knowledge economy.

🔍 What to Expect

Throughout the day, students will:

• ✅ Engage with senior Informa leaders from across business divisions

• ✅ Participate in interactive sessions and hands-on workshops

• ✅ Collaborate on real-world business challenges and present their insights

• ✅ Explore career opportunities in media, digital services, publishing, events, and information services

This event promises to offer ...

We are delighted to announce the launch of a brand-new partnership between Migrant Leaders and the ITV Academy, aimed at opening doors for young talent into the exciting world of broadcasting and media.

This partnership kicks off with an exclusive in-person event at ITV’s London headquarters — designed to offer participants direct insight into careers in the media industry and equip them with the tools to succeed.

📅 Event Details

• Date: Wednesday, 25 June 2025

• Time: 10:00 – 13:30

• Location: White City Place, 201 Wood Lane, London, W12 7FQ

🌟 Why Attend?

This interactive session will give Migrant Leaders mentees a behind-the-scenes perspective on what it takes to break into the media industry — from landing entry-level roles to making lasting professional impressions.

🎓 What to Expect:

• Industry Insights
  Gain insider knowledge on how to start a career in broadcasting, journalism, and creative production.

• CV Masterclass
  Learn what employers in the media sect

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