When Real Model Zain Khan appeared on BBC TV, he wasn’t just representing himself — he was representing the hopes, challenges, and potential of an entire generation from East Birmingham. As a youth mentor with Our Community Foundation, Zain’s interview marked another powerful step in our mission to ensure youth voices are not just heard — but listened to by those in power.
At Our Community Foundation, we don’t just work for young people — we work with them. Our approach is rooted in trust, respect, and a firm belief that the most impactful solutions come when young people lead the conversation. That’s why we invest in leadership, public speaking, and media training — preparing young people like Zain to speak truth to power.
Zain’s feature on BBC TV is part of a growing legacy of youth representation from our team. Over the past year, our young mentors and leaders have appeared on ITV News, LBC, and BBC platforms, challenging narratives, spotlighting community issues, amplifying youth voices and advocating for real change. Whether it’s speaking on youth violence, mental health, or the importance of safe spaces, our young people have become credible, confident ambassadors for our community.
Zain’s moment on TV is a proud milestone — but it’s also a symbol of something bigger: the rise of youth voice from overlooked communities. And as a trusted, place-based organisation embedded in the very streets our young people call home, Our Community Foundation will continue to build platforms that turn local voices into national influence.
Because when young people speak — the country should listen.