I am Founder and Managing Director of The MAZI Project.

My Fellowship will explore ways to tackle social inequality through food and community-led projects, specifically for ages up to 25 in areas of deprivation. It will delve into the importance of investing in a better food education system and creating community spaces to bring people together. I hope to learn about and implement new ways for food to help combat social inequality through partnerships with schools and community organisations.

I was raised in Athens, where food is central to our culture. I've lived through financial struggle when my mum was raising me and I am now the founder of The MAZI Project, a youth-led CIC empowering disadvantaged young people through food. I founded the organisation in March 2021 in response to the 'free school meal' scandal. Since then, I have worked closely with vulnerable young people to see at first hand the struggles they face, how access to fresh food can empower them and how creating inclusive communities can tackle social inequality.