Saphia Mkwawa

Reported the welfare items needed by families during a gas leak, ensuring the correct delivery of items. Responsible for ensuring others’ safety and improved prioritisation skills by analysing tasks. Collaborate with up to 60 volunteers at a time. Communicate with strangers in stress-inducing environments. Volunteered at rest centres during extreme cold weather and supported families during gas leaks.

Conducted 64 hours of desk research and analysis of communities in London where university research can be of benefit. Analysed and researched 5 relevant stakeholders, local councils, and NGOs that the university can partner with. Composed a comprehensive 20-page research report to document findings, for the Research and Knowledge Exchange Directorate. Completed a research project that highlights the economic justice of refugees and will be piloted in the future. Presented a comprehensive research report in a digestible manner to the Research and Knowledge Exchange Directorate. Managed voluminous sources of information and enhanced time-management skills through adhering to a timetable shared with the supervisor.