Emeka Egbuonu is a youth worker for the Crib Youth Project. He grew up in Hackney and as a teenager was a member of the youth project, himself. He now helps run the project and works with young people in several workshops like the media program which helps young people to learn to filming and editing skills. Entrepreneur workshops called YBM’s “Young Business Minds” encourages young people to think about a future career and to think about starting their own businesses.
Emeka first started working with young people when he was 18, as football coach. In this role he was able to bring together young people from different areas to play football together, through love of the game.
Emeka coached Gems FC, an under 16’s team for 2 years during which time he won 4 trophies. Using a football as a tool, then building relationships and eventually using that trust to help push them forward.
Since that time Emeka he has been actively volunteering in the community and working for an organisation aimed at helping young people not in education or employment (NEET) to assert themselves and to move forward in life.
Emeka was the founder of the ‘Consequences’ programme in 2009, where, with the guidance of Janette Collins the workshop has come to life. Since then the project has been delivered to young people all over Hackney.
Emeka is a firm believer that knowledge is power, that consistency is key when working with the youth and of the importance of young people to be able to equip themselves with the skills and motivation they need to get where they want to be.
Highlights of the first workshop in 2009
NB: The babies the girls are carrying in the video are not real, it is part of a baby project. They felt real in the workshop because we had to stop many times so they can feed and change them, as they are programmed to act like real babies.
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Hi Emeka,
Have you got a moment to talk to the Washington Post about the riots in Hackney?
Thanks,
Rebecca Omonira
rebeccawashpost@gmail.com
Yes, I can do that no problem.
could you let me know how to buy the book please? I am in Johannesburg but cannot find it on Amazon. Many thanks and congratulations. Phil.
Amazon from Friday 23rd
Hey Emeka, we would like to interview you for our youth mag regarding your book how can you call our editor Angela on 01634 816061 or email her on editor@nubiamagzine.co.uk. Many thanks
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I dint know if you have seen this information
There is North London’s Biggest Creative Arts & Culture Festival on October 22nd in Bruce Grove, London N17
It has a very large amount of creative arts in Pavilion 1 and Pavilion 2 has performing arts.
There is all day trading from 11am -5pm (option till 7pm)
We would love you to come and do a reading from your boo and maybe spea about the inspiration behind writing it. The festival is all about promoting people like you which is then an inspiration for others.
We can also give you a free stand to sell and sign copies of your book
Please get back to me if this is at all possible.
Regards
Elaine
ps : you can chec out event on face book
Creative arts and culture Festival Page
I’m trying to find your book in the kindle and Ibook stores but it’s not showing as a download in either, can you tell me where else besides Amazon that I am able to purchase your book?
Hi Emeka
I emailed you some info last week, would love an answer, if pos today. Maybe its gone to spam.
Thanks
Elaine
Hi Emeka-
I go to the London Film School and we would love to talk to you about the youth of Hackney for a project we are working on.
You can reach me through my twitter account. I’ll add you on twitter so you can direct message.
Hope to hear from you and discuss.
Best,
Christine
Hi Emeka,
Did you see the interview request from a Norwegian journal on your facebook page?
All the best,
Yngve
Hi Emeka, I’m trying to get hold of you to arrange an interview for US radio, could you get in touch please? Thanks. Daniel (danielgordone17@gmail.com)
Hi Emeka,
I just sent you a message in tweeter. I am a German TV maker and I would love to talk to you! My aim is doing a short film about you, your book, young people in London.
I hope we can connect us soon: diadeu@web.de
Thanks, bye
Diane
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