David Dawson

International Outreach and Fundraising Partner

Career History:

David, most often called Dave, is a UK citizen qualified in Business studies. Dave is experienced, versatile, and adaptable.

Over the years, he has worked predominantly as a Business to Business Credit Controller, acquiring money owed to the company. He has worked in a large number of industries gaining a variety of skills - ten years with a sign making business and more recently numerous short term agency jobs. He also has experience working part time in the hospitality sector, as a waiter, as a barman.

Dave married a Kenyan woman, Alice, in 2019 just before the outbreak of COVID-19 which brought with it immigration challenges and resulted in him being away from his wife. He was driven to seek out further connections to Kenya.

Also in search of a more rewarding career, Dave discovered The Youth Café and expressed his interest to contribute to The Youth Café’s aims, objectives. After a call with the organisation's Executive Director, plans to fundraise quickly progressed. He got the licence necessary from the local government, allowing him to collect funds from members of the public. 

Academic Background:

Dave holds a BA (Hons) in Business Studies

Dave has certification in “Credit Control and Debt Management”

Hobbies:

Dave’s main interest has always been cars and the automotive industry. Indeed, he has a particular interest in the once mighty British Motor Corporation and its history. Ultimately, after years of decline, the company no longer exists, save for the odd marque now owned by foreign companies. Today, Dave drives an “MG” - a once very British car, now produced by Shanghai Automotive in China!

Dave likes to socialise with friends and spend time with his daughter, Laina.