MIE met up with Lamees Hafeez, a BME (black and ethnic minority) Volunteer Development Officer for an organisation called Platform 2.

Platform2 is a global volunteering scheme for 18 to 25 year olds who wouldn't otherwise be able to visit a developing country and get involved with global issues of justice and poverty. It is funded by UKaid from the Department for International Development and is run by Christian Aid and BUNAC.

With all this in mind, I went to meet Lamees to find out a bit more about the story behind Platform2....

Somia: “So Lamees, could you give me an overview of what Platform2 is?”

Lamees: “Well, if you are aged between 18 and 25, have (or are eligible to have) a UK passport and are resident in the UK today, then you could be volunteering in India, Nepal, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa or Peru. Platform 2 is a global volunteering scheme which gives young people the opportunity to visit a developing country and to make a difference to the lives of those living there.

Somia: “Could you tell me a bit about your role?”... Continue reading "Make a change in the community you live in!"...

Interview by: Mariam Touzani, latest writer of Muslimsinengland.com

Last Saturday (26th of September) I met with Outlandish in the backstage area at Troxy in East London, where Isam, Lenny and Waqas were sitting on a couch, waiting for their MIE interview. Not knowing that the one who will interview them is their biggest fan in London. It was exciting meeting them and talking to them. I hope my interview allows you to understand Outlandish more and in Waqas words continue to enjoy their “unique or bizarre” music...

Continue reading "From fan to a rebelious fan "...

M. Vakaas Khan, 26 from Didsbury, has been training for years to follow his dream to become an MMA-fighter. Last Thursday he said goodbye to his family and friends on the Airport and sat in the plane to take off. Read next what happens after he sat in the plane...

Muslims in England has received an exclusive interview with Mohammed Yahya. You can now find out more about this prominent figure in Islam...