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Greater Manchester stories

In the words of Robert Kennedy, "Each time a person stands up for an ideal or acts to improve the lot of others, he or she sends out a tiny ripple of hope." We believe that each ripple can inspire others to act, which in turn inspires others. Here are just a few of our ripples of hope.

City Year Mentors

Back to impact report 2023-24   Will is a former City Year Mentor who served in Greater Manchester from 2023-2024....

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Our Alumni

  Madeehah, who volunteered with City Year UK in 2018-19, writes about her transformative City Year journey. Madeehah reflects on...

Read more about Madeehah’s story: how my City Year UK experience shaped who I am today
City Year Mentors

🌟 Mentor Spotlight – 2023/24 cohort Want to know more about the City Year experience? Read Sobia’s story below to gain...

Read more about Mentor Spotlight – Sobia
City Year Mentors

Hope volunteered with City Year in Greater Manchester, 2021-22. She shares her personal development journey from her university placement year...

Read more about “City Year offered me the chance to grow, both personally and professionally.”
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