Polly Akhurst

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Polly Akhurst

Youth Empowerment
Polly Akhurst is the Co-founder and Co-Executive Director of Amala, a not for profit organisation which uses the power of education to transform the lives of refugees, their communities and the world.

Polly Akhurst is the Co-founder and Co-Executive Director of Amala, a not for profit organisation which uses the power of education to transform the lives of refugees, their communities and the world.

Polly Akhurst is the Co-founder and Co-Executive Director of Amala, a not for profit organisation which uses the power of education to transform the lives of refugees, their communities and the world. Amala has developed the first high school diploma programme specifically designed for displaced youth, and offers non-formal education programmes in areas including Ethical Leadership, Social Entrepreneurship and Peace-building. Polly led and contributed to OECD’s Education 2030 project and the UWC Atlantic College Education Committee (from where she graduated in 2006). Prior to Amala, Polly spent five years working for UWC International in community engagement and outreach.