This book brings together thirteen contributors from diverse backgrounds – mean and women born in Cameroon, England, Scotland, South Africa, Zambia. What they all have in common is years of service within their respective communities, working individually and within projects and programmes, with both young people and adults to build social cohesion. They share stories describing the mentors, teachers, parents, coaches and colleagues, who have guided and inspired them to do the work they do. They share examples of how they pass on the learnings received from the previous generation, to the next.