Founder & Director of Br8ke The Silence

Paul Amuzie, the visionary founder of B8TS, is a dedicated advocate for men's mental health and holistic well-being. With over two decades of experience in community organising, Paul brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the mission of breaking the silence around men's struggles. His commitment to creating safe spaces for men to share their experiences, coupled with a deep understanding of the challenges men face in contemporary society, drives the core of B8TS's initiatives. Paul's leadership is marked by empathy, resilience, and a profound belief in the transformative power of open dialogue. Under his guidance, B8TS thrives as a beacon of support, fostering connections and empowering men to navigate life's complexities with authenticity and strength.

Edward Badu is the Director of Youth Organising and Apprenticeship at the Centre for Theology and Community, co-founder of SharpEdged and Foundation Governor at All Saints Catholic School. Edward studied at St. Ignatius College, Enfield, before spending ten years in the property industry, working with private and corporate clients.

He has been an advocate for the growth and development of young people in London with a grass roots knowledge of the issues they face in the communities he organises in. He was notably one of the nine commissioners on the​ ​Citizens’ Inquiry​ into​ ​the​ ​Tottenham​ ​​Riots in 2011, resulting in ​a​​ community-led​​ plan​ of​ ​action​ ​for​ ​a​ ​brighter​ ​future​ ​in​ ​Tottenham​. He brought this experience to inform and discuss research on ethnic inequalities in the youth labour market as a member of the international advisory board for an EU funded research project STYLE. The project examined the obstacles and opportunities affecting​ ​youth​ ​employment​ ​in Europe (2013-17), and where he help lead a delegation of young and disabled people to participate in debates at the European Parliament in Strasbourg (2016).