TRANSFORMING LIVES
PREVENTING CRIME
BUILDING FUTURES
KEVIN KOFFI
Founder and Director
Kevin's unique perspective allows him to connect with young people, build trust, and advocate for their wellbeing. He's constantly honing his skills in youth work to empower young people and prevent their exploitation.
His journey within the criminal system commenced at the tender age of 13, leading him to spend just under 6 years behind bars across 11 prisons spanning the UK, including HMP Cookham Wood, HMP Feltham, HMP Isis, HMP Pentonville and HMP Thameside.
Having navigated the criminal justice landscape since his youth, his profound understanding and experience within this system are both vast and insightful.
JAYDE ALLEN
Co-founder
Jayde is a highly experienced Youth Violence Prevention Specialist. He excels at conflict resolution, youth development, and building partnerships to create impactful programs for at-risk youth.
With over 12 years of experience working with young people, Jayde co-founded Khady’s Dream to support children and young people exposed to a life of crime. Passionate about creating safer communities, Jayde brings a wealth of knowledge specialising in comprehensive case management; personalised 1-2-1 support packages, professional consultations, and the development and delivery of targeted training and workshops.
Jayde displays a compassionate approach to every initiative, ensuring vulnerable youth receive the guidance and support they need to thrive. His holistic approach addresses immediate risks and fosters long-term resilience and positive development. Through collaborative efforts with schools, colleges, local authorities and community organisations, Jayde's work has made a significant impact in transforming lives and enhancing community well-being.
HAYLEY HARKINS
Director
Hayley is a global HR professional specializing in People Operations, with a background in mental health and supporting those in need.
After graduating with a degree in Psychology, she started her career in the public sector supporting vulnerable children, adults and families from disadvantaged backgrounds. She worked in the safeguarding team at a secondary school, the psychology team in
prisons and the children's services team for a local authority.
In 2017 she fell into HR & Operations and has since been working for global, multi-brand recruitment businesses.
Hayley brings both her organisational experience in developing people & operations strategies and delivering solutions across the UK, Europe and the US, and that of working on the front line with children, young people and families impacted by crime and inequality.
KEVIN'S STORY
"Following my release in August 2022 I‘ve channelled my energy into ensuring young individuals avoid the pitfalls I encountered during my formative years.
Embarking on a transformative journey with the Prince's Trust Explore Enterprise course provided the foundation and courage to ignite my path as an entrepreneur. By enhancing my skillset through the completion of the Google Project Management Certificate, I’ve masterfully combined my street smarts with invaluable book knowledge."
"Khadys Dream has given me the opportunity to show young people the real-world consequences of crime early on, so they are fully aware of the potential outcomes of their actions. Our goal is to decrease youth crime by ensuring young people understand the serious repercussions of their choices."
- Kevin Koffi
THE CONSEQUENCES
"Growing up, I didn’t fully grasp the implications of my actions when I committed a crime. I knew breaking the law might result in going to prison, but that knowledge wasn’t enough to deter me. The allure of the crime overshadowed the simple thought that “breaking the law leads to prison.” I understood the potential gains from taking risks, but I didn’t fully comprehend the accompanying consequences, from the ripple effect it has on your loved ones to how you are at risk of poor mental health and suffering from impostor syndrome when you get out."
- Kevin Koffi
"It’s only after entering the criminal justice system that you truly understand the gravity of your actions, and by then, it’s already too late—you’re already a part of the system".
KEVIN KOFFI - FOUNDER