Co-founder & Director: Faiza 'Fy-za'

Faiza Abdulkadir (She/Her) is a British Somali Muslim based in London. Also known as a 'Renaissance woman', her practices include arts and community fundraising, consultancy, and artist management.

For five years, Faiza has been a fundraiser for award-winning London theatres such as The Bush, The Yard, The Gate and HighRise Theatre, leading on their trusts and foundations, individual giving and corporate fundraising with over ten years of experience in the social sector. Most recently, Faiza worked as Head of Fundraising and Business Development for a human-rights women's charity, Birthrights, raising nearly £1m under 12 months.

Faiza is also a Birkbeck, University of London Psychosocial Studies Doctoral Researcher. Her research explores intergenerational conflicts between first and second generation British Somalis through concepts such as 'Dhaqan Celis' which translates to 'Return to your culture' in Somali. She is an emerging Archivist capturing the stories of British Somalis using the intersectional frameworks from Black and Islamic feminist thought and practices through creative practices.

If you're interested in collaborating, connecting or hearing more about her work, get in touch: faiza@agency1212.com 

Muna Hassan (She/Her) is a Swedish-Somali based in London. She is an award-winning activist for gender and racial equality, and is the co-founder of two influential youth organisations, working with young people to end violence against women and girls globally. 

Her work has contributed to meaningful policy change at both national and international levels, always grounded in a strong commitment to anti-oppression and justice work. With deep expertise and experience in public health, she adopts a mutli-disciplinary holistic approach to understanding complex issues, developing solutions that create long-term systemic change for organisations and communities alike. 

Muna has co-created and collaborated with film-makers, artists and creatives to produce a body of work that supports the education of young people and the empowerment of their communities. Her TEDxCoventGardenWomen Talk has inspired others since, and she continues to use the arts as a way to show hidden truths and tell untold stories.

If you'd like to hear more about her work or want to connect, please email: hello@agency1212.com - we look forward to hearing from you!