Our Volunteer Co-Founders

AYOTUNDE FALANA

LSFH: Co-volunteer founder

TIGON: Artist Development and Music Management

Ayotunde Falana - Stage name AYZ, use to be in the Maritime Industry, where he studied "Transport Management" at the University College London (UCL), he graduated in 1983. Later on in life, AYZ moved-on into the Performing Arts Industry during which he attended the Liverpool Institute For Performing Arts (LIPA) in England, where he studied Music/ Music Business Management and finished with a DISTINCTION in 2008; before achieving this he has been involved in the music business in the USA, in the areas of Artists Development & Music Business Management.

He became a Co-Volunteer Founder of LSFH IN 2008; Very zealous and ardent about using MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT to tackle CHILD POVERTY, so as to make a positive and remarkable difference in the lives of POOR & PHYSICALLY DISABLED Children in the UK, USA, AFRICA and the rest of the world where there is POVERTY. He graduated from the School of Social Entrepreneur (SSE) Liverpool in 2009, became a Social Entrepreneur and member of the School Of Social Entrepreneur (SSE) Liverpool. His love for making a supreme and remarkable difference in the lives of POOR & PHYSICALLY DISABLED Children have resulted in his creating chains of humanitarian projects based on Social Enterprise Concept, which means business projects that benefits the community socially and economically

(See: www.Mapfest.Org. www.Lsfh-UK.Org, BASAL-T4B and T I G O N)

Due to his physical challenges, he is differently abled now and he does not perform much, but ardently more involved in Volunteering whenever his health allows him to support most of the Social Enterprise projects he is a Co- Founder of in England....

PASTOR HERMAN THYSTERE

PASTOR HERMAN THYSTERE is a Co-Volunteer Founder of LSFH. He is very passionate towards the support and development of humanity and mankind… especially in the areas of of poverty reduction, health and education.

He is the Founder and General Overseer of Another Comforter Ministry (ACM) and also Mission For Christ International (MFCI).

He is one of the Founders , Trustees and Director of LSFH when it was founded in the City of Liverpool. He has been on the Board of Trustees of LSFH for the past 10 years… being one of the founders of the Organisation.

Erica van drunen york

Erica York is a Canadian/British Singer/Songwriter and a Musical Performing Artist. She studied Music in England at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA). During her Studying Music at LIPA she formed a Musical band call the " SEVEN SUNS" made up of four other male Musical Performing Artists, including: Giles Thomas, Terry Waker, Dave Browden and Marie Golonka. They released their first Album called "WHO WE ARE" in 2010/2012.

Erica joined the LSFH Team in 2008 as one of the Volunteer Co-Founders.

She is so passionate about using her music talent to support the development of humanity and mankind.

Erica now shuttles between UK and Canada, doing her music business and at the same time passionately contributing her efforts and support to LFSH.

Tayamika Hughes:

BASAL T4B: Director/Co-Founder & Head Fashion Designer

Tayamika is a British fashion brand created by Petronella Tayamika Mahachi based in Merseyside, Liverpool. The award-winning designer known as Taya loves to make unique designs that embrace individuality, accentuated by bold prints and striking colour combinations. Her accessories often have a subtle eccentric twist. Sewing, making and creating is her passion. She takes inspiration from around the world, history, art and her cultural heritage. She hopes she can inspire more people to wear her designs whilst adopting ethically and socially sustainable practices.

Tayamika has written fashion blogs for afrocentric.com and has been a guest blogger for other fashion related sites. Taya owned her first sewing machine at the age of 5 and was self-taught before studying Art, Fashion and Design. Tayamika ‘s purpose is to use her creativity to contribute to society and good causes, at the moment as well contributing her amazing talents towards BASAL T4B

Joseph Ngugi:

LSFH Volunteer/ Operations Director

Over ten years’ experience working in various roles in the voluntary and community sector specialising in Information Advice and Guidance for disadvantaged individuals and frontline organisations mainly among Black and Ethnic minorities in Merseyside including Social Enterprise initiatives and small businesses.

Full membership of the ‘Institute for Learning’ (IfL) as well as having a Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching.

In addition, he has a ‘Full Qualified Teacher Status (QTLS) and a wealth of experience delivering courses in employability skills helping individuals gain confidence, identify and build on their knowledge and skills.

Prince 2 Project Management Qualification – Foundation certification.

Skills

Project management skills and experience.
Working with venerable groups in the community
Adult education delivery, advice and guidance
Mentoring and work coaching.
Organisational management.
Report writing and financial management and analysis.
Tendering and procurement