Background of Project:
Following the riots in the Summer, a lot of communities are considering creative ways in achieving cohesion. InspirEngage International has partnered with Durham Police to deliver a long term and carefully designed programme across the Belmont area.

InspirEngage International is delivering a series of ‘InspirEngage Skills Bootcamps, which provide the students with necessary Life Skills, such as Identity, Leadership, Communication Skills and Project Management to launch their own creative projects to improve their community!

The local business owners are also involved acting as mentors and advisors to the young people, which also helps foster positive relationships. The young people will then get the opportunity to pitch their project to a Mega Panel to secure funding to implement their projects. This is a long-term pilot project spanning December 2011-June 2012.

“Durham Police is delighted to be working in partnership with InspirEngage International in providing Skills Development Bootcamps and assisting young people to carry out community based projects in the Belmont area of Durham. The overall objective being to improve community cohesion. The project is an innovative approach to problem solving in a location where the same behaviour has been ongoing for generations.

Melody is a consummate professional to work with. From the outset her creative mindset, drive and thinking “outside of the box” is inspiring. With this comes a great degree of structure and planning which I personally have found endearing. Her “can do” attitude is very quickly adopted by all that she comes into contact with and this project is reaping those rewards.

There aren’t enough superlatives to describe the effect that Melody has had and I would unreservedly recommend InspirEngage International for similar projects that any Police and partner agencies are considering. You will not be disappointed and your community will thoroughly appreciate it.”
Police Constable Waheed Mughal, Neighbourhood Police Team, Durham Police

Client: Durham Police

The aim of the conference was to inspire and motivate the next generation of entrepreneurs through a series of keynotes, interactive workshops and panel discussions by some of the worlds leading entrepreneurs.

Melody Hossaini was asked to deliver a key-note, but true to InspirEngage form, we don’t believe in delivering one way speeches.

Melody’s contribution was interactive and innovative, provoking thought amongst the students by setting mini challenges, forcing the students to think as individuals.

We are looking forward to returning to LSE to deliver a full ‘InspirEngage Skills Bootcamp’ in the future!

“Melody’s keynote at Sparks was inspiring to say the least! – the interaction and connection Melody made with the crowd coupled with the valuable life skills and thought-provoking ideas she shared with the audience were an asset to the conference.

She has very much had an impact on my attitude and approach to a number of scenarios that I could face in life and as an aspiring entrepreneur, I can certainly say I finished the keynote feeling motivated and driven to change the world! I look forward to working with Melody on how we can extend the InspirEngage service further within the LSE; it really was an honour to meet such a talented woman with a passion to succeed in every aspect of life.”
Rajiv Dhokia. President Sparks@LSE – LSE Entrepreneurs

“I was present during you presentation during the Sparks LSE conference on Saturday and would say you were one of the best presenters during the day. I certainly had no idea I would be left spellbound and motivated.

It may have changed my life from here on out. THANK YOU. The world needs more people like you…and I aspire to be one of them.”
Mihir Shah, Student

Background of Project:

Following the riots in the Summer, a lot of communities are considering creative ways in achieving cohesion. InspirEngage International has partnered with Durham Police to deliver a long term and carefully designed programme across the Belmont area.

InspirEngage International is delivering a series of ‘InspirEngage Skills Bootcamps, which provide the students with necessary Life Skills, such as Identity, Leadership, Communication Skills and Project Management to launch their own creative projects to improve their community!

The local business owners are also involved acting as mentors and advisors to the young people, which also helps foster positive relationships. The young people will then get the opportunity to pitch their project to a Mega Panel to secure funding to implement their projects. This is a long-term pilot project spanning December 2011-June 2012.

“Durham Police is delighted to be working in partnership with InspirEngage International in providing Skills Development Bootcamps and assisting young people to carry out community based projects in the Belmont area of Durham. The overall objective being to improve community cohesion. The project is an innovative approach to problem solving in a location where the same behaviour has been ongoing for generations.

Melody is a consummate professional to work with. From the outset her creative mindset, drive and thinking “outside of the box” is inspiring. With this comes a great degree of structure and planning which I personally have found endearing. Her “can do” attitude is very quickly adopted by all that she comes into contact with and this project is reaping those rewards

There aren’t enough superlatives to describe the effect that Melody has had and I would unreservedly recommend InspirEngage International for similar projects that any Police and partner agencies are considering. You will not be disappointed and your community will thoroughly appreciate it.”
Police Constable Waheed Mughal, Neighbourhood Police Team, Durham Police

Client: Durham Police

Client: The Education Business Partnership

Client: SevenHills

Background of Project:

Following the riots in the Summer, a lot of communities are considering creative ways in achieving cohesion. InspirEngage International has partnered with Durham Police to deliver a long term and carefully designed programme across the Belmont area.

InspirEngage International is delivering a series of ‘InspirEngage Skills Bootcamps, which provide the students with necessary Life Skills, such as Identity, Leadership, Communication Skills and Project Management to launch their own creative projects to improve their community!

The local business owners are also involved acting as mentors and advisors to the young people, which also helps foster positive relationships. The young people will then get the opportunity to pitch their project to a Mega Panel to secure funding to implement their projects. This is a long-term pilot project spanning December 2011-June 2012.

“Durham Police is delighted to be working in partnership with InspirEngage International in providing Skills Development Bootcamps and assisting young people to carry out community based projects in the Belmont area of Durham. The overall objective being to improve community cohesion. The project is an innovative approach to problem solving in a location where the same behaviour has been ongoing for generations.

Melody is a consummate professional to work with. From the outset her creative mindset, drive and thinking “outside of the box” is inspiring. With this comes a great degree of structure and planning which I personally have found endearing. Her “can do” attitude is very quickly adopted by all that she comes into contact with and this project is reaping those rewards

There aren’t enough superlatives to describe the effect that Melody has had and I would unreservedly recommend InspirEngage International for similar projects that any Police and partner agencies are considering. You will not be disappointed and your community will thoroughly appreciate it.”
Police Constable Waheed Mughal, Neighbourhood Police Team, Durham Police

Client: Durham Police

They then had to pitch it to a panel, with Melody Hossaini being the head judge.

Having previously seen innovative ideas being let down by poorer presentations, InspirEngage designed an interactive Skills Workshop on Communication Skills and Pitching. The workshop covered all elements of Communication Skills – Speaking, Listening, Body Language and Social Engagement.

The results were notable, with young people using very creative and engaging methods to present their enterprises.

“The annual Walsall Education Business Partnership Social Enterprise Challenge was delivered in partnership with Melody Hossaini, CEO of InspirEngage. Melody delivered a motivational Skills Development workshop aimed at preparing the students for their presentations, gave an inspiring talk about Social Enterprise and joined the panel of judges to choose the winning team.

Her obvious passion for Social Enterprise and her talent in developing young people contributed to a successful event and was deeply appreciated by all attendees. Walsall EBP look forward to working on a number of future projects with InspirEngage.”
Lorenzo Cosco, School Programme Team Leader, Education Business Partnership

“Thanks for the session yesterday. Great inspiration xx”
Satty Kaur Braich, young person

Client: Walsall Education Business Partnership

The Bootcamps, which are interactive Life Skills workshops had the end objective for the students to secure a successful Training Contract and achieve personal visions.

“This was an exciting new initiative for the College of Law in Birmingham. We were delighted to work with Melody to promote dynamism and added professional focus within our student body. We’re always looking for new ways to increase the business skills of our students, and Melody did an excellent job with the sessions that she ran for us.”
Professor Bernardette Griffin, Regional Director of the College of Law, Birmingham

“I really love your exercises and presentations. They help you to think outside the box and at the same time appreciate other people’s point of view”.
Student, College of Law Birmingham

“Fun and engaging workshop. Really gets you thinking about how to put your plan into action!”
Student, College of Law Birmingham

Client: College of Law

“Fantastic presentation – our students and staff have been really inspired to go onto do great things.”
Gill Clipson, Principal and Chief Executive of Amersham and Wycombe College

“Really enjoyed the session…so down to earth and direct. Loved the use of language and relaxed manner – great!”
Karen Langley – Counsellor, Amersham College

 “Melody helps you concentrate on the passion; passion is important in everything you do. Melody Hossaini will help young people believe that they can be whatever they want to be and more. I hope to work with InspirEngage in the future.”
Rem Conway, young person, Actor

“InspirEngage is a wonderful opportunity for young people to explore a path in regards to striving towards an ambitious future. I believe that this is an innovative social enterprise that is creating incredible social change for our young people; which will motivate and encourage them to believe in themselves and create vision for their futures. Melody I applaud you and I wish you all the best of success for your future!”
Talisha Johnson, young person, Author

“InspirEngage inspired me, learnt how I can be positive, destroy fear and how I can be the deaf frog. Really enjoyed it.”
Shannon Palanca, Student of PJEA, Amersham

Client: Peter Jones Enterprise Academy

“I thought that the day gave me a great insight into the world of work. I relished the opportunity to be involved in the Dragon’s Den challenge in particular. It was great as we worked well as a team and won the challenge. Melody was very approachable and gave encouraging feedback at the end of the day, which motivated us further.”
Jae Marple, Adam Peel-Green and Jenny Lago. Age 16.

“The day was brilliant; we had the opportunity to improve our teamwork and presentation skills. Melody was very inspiring.”
Olivia Saunders, age 15.

“The day went well and I enjoyed the tasks. I liked the fact that Melody came around and talked to everyone and took an interest in what we were doing.”
Sharna Coley, age 16

Client: Education Business Partnership