Littlehampton school marks International Women’s Day

The two workshops were facilitated by Albion in the Community staff, with support virtually from American Express colleague volunteers. One workshop sought to inspire and empower girls and young women to explore their strengths, passions and values, recognise and applaud their key attributes, and identify champions who can support them. The second workshop discussed what it means to be part of an inclusive community and encourages supportive attitudes and behaviours towards girls and young women.

As proud women’s team sponsor, American Express is giving 50 free tickets to the children participating in today’s workshops, to watch the women’s first team stars in action against Birmingham City next month.

In addition, American Express colleagues have been invited to an ‘Ambitious’ themed online panel event (9 March, 2022) with Amex senior leaders and special guest Hope Powell Women’s First Team Manager. Panellists will be answering questions on their career journeys and aspirations, how they support women’s ambition and the meaning of allyship. Launched in 2020, the Ambition Project is a global American Express colleague initiative focused on helping women embrace their ambition and pay it forward.

American Express Vice President, Nikki Edelman, said: “For International Women’s Day we’re proud to be supporting activities that raise awareness and help to level the playing field for girls and women. Our long-term partnership with Brighton & Hove Albion is built on a shared belief in the importance of diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to opening opportunities to those who really need them. Nurturing and celebrating female talent and ambition in our communities through our sponsorship of the women’s team and our educational work with AITC, is an important part of this commitment.”

The AITC sessions form part of a new series of ‘LIVE TOGETHER’ equality, diversity and inclusion workshops available to schools (primary years five and six and secondary students) across Sussex throughout the year. Five workshops have been specifically developed to increase education and awareness among children and young people to help break down stereotypes, give them the tools to call out and tackle discrimination and recognise and celebrate diversity. For more information about AITC and American Express LIVE TOGETHER workshops telephone: 01273 878265 or email: [email protected].