"Creating something beautiful out of something basic - it's a great metaphor for the work YMCA England does. The raw material, the lump of useless wood is how society stereotypes young people, but with tender loving care this beautiful, individual bowl is produced."
Sarkis joined YMCA England in August as the first female national secretary in the organisation's 160-year history. Her background includes probation and policy.
Sarkis spends a lot of time visiting projects and talking to young people to get a grasp of the variety of what YMCA England has to offer. The organisation works in prisons and extended schools as well as providing accommodation. Projects include health and fitness programmes, informal education schemes, and parenting support and education.
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