After the launch, the volunteers going on the first 2 trips (to Ghana and South Africa) took a trip over the river to meet Shahid Malik at the House of Commons.The weather was amazing - really hot and sunny, hotter than South Africa as one volunteer pointed out - and everyone was kitted out in Platform2 t-shirts. This gave the group a real sense of belonging and there was an air of anticipation as they prepared to embark on their travels together.They had a meeti...

The official launch of Platform2 took place today at Lambeth College, Vauxhall in London.The main attraction was renowned hip-hop artist Sway. After head of programme Mark did a quick introduction, Sway spoke articulately and passionately about his homeland Ghana and how important it is for people in the UK to visit developing countries to understand more about their culture and how people live.There was a great atmosphere as over 50 students from the college joi...