activist FIlmmaker photographer
Founder of a charity, social justice fighter and documentary photographer & filmmaker. Living the half Greek and half British life.
I founded The MAZI Project to nourish the potential of marginalized young people aged 16-25. As an organization, we use food as a tool for social mobility, advocacy, and a response to the public health crisis.
Through my experience I speak on issues surrounding poverty, community empowerment, food provision, food systems, and my journey as a social entrepreneur.
I am a documentary photographer and filmmaker on a mission to use my storytelling skills to empower marginalised communities.
recent work
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recent work 〰️
NEW YORK CITY X CHURCHILL FELLOWSHIP
I spent a month in New York City after being awarded the Churchill Fellowship to research how investing in food education and community spaces can prevent social inequality.
In my fellowship, I explored how food, phsyical space, and education can help tackle inequality. I was especially passionate about hearing NYC’s ways of building urban farms and community gardens to inspire young people, address local hunger and health gaps, and make sustainable food and cooking more accessible to everyone.
Right now, I’m working on a photo essay book that brings together stories from NYC and Mexico, highlighting real-world solutions. The book will also include recommendations for policymakers to help support these ideas on a larger scale.
MEXICO X CHURCHILL FELLOWSHIP
I spent a month in Mexico after being awarded the Churchill Fellowship. A large part of my research and idea behind my final report was to translate the power of food and community and the benefits they can both bring to society.
Mexico, a country where food is deeply woven into its cultural identity, faces significant challenges. It has one of the highest diabetes rates in the world, compounded by the influence of Americanization and the dominance of global brands like Coca-Cola. My travels offered a fascinating perspective on how individuals, communities, and marginalized groups are working tirelessly to preserve a vital part of Mexico’s soul amidst these challenges.
