NEWS: Lewis Hamilton opened a trading card shop in Germany ๐ฅ๐ฉ๐ช
"Iโve loved collecting cards since I was a kid... So to now play a role in shaping the future of the category is incredible.โ
Lewis plans to open stores in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia in the future ๐
Itโs our 5th birthday! ๐
Five years ago, @LewisHamilton founded Mission 44 with a clear ambition: to help build a fairer, more inclusive future where every young person can thrive.
Since then, we've had the privilege of working alongside incredible young people, partners and communities to turn that ambition into action ๐ฅ
From school visits and @F1 track days to meeting with the Prime Minister at @downingstreet, expanding our work internationally, and investing in organisations creating lasting change, every step has been driven by one shared goal: opening doors for young people.
Together, we've reached more than half a million young people around the world, invested over $10 million to drive change, and funded 43 organisations working to break down barriers.
This film celebrates the people, partnerships and moments that have shaped our first five years - and the journey is only just beginning! ๐
Continue to support our mission and get involved with our work at: https://t.co/I59u9ZV0km
Sometimes you just canโt catch a break. Frustrating, but we move. Going to do everything we can to give ourselves the best possible chance tomorrow. Keep the faith, send good vibes
Looking back to earlier this year when our founder @LewisHamilton visited @OasisSouthBank, where he joined our CEO @Jason_Arthur and our partners for a roundtable discussion with young people, educators, and school leaders.
From the importance of young people's voices shaping education, to the need for more diverse leadership and trusted adults in schools, the conversation explored what it will take to build a system where every student can thrive.
Our Ambitious About Inclusion report, published last month with @CFYoungLives, sets out practical recommendations to help build a system where every young person feels seen, supported and able to succeed.
As @LucyMPowell begins her new role as Education Secretary, we look forward to working together to deliver the changes young people need.
Find out more here: https://t.co/NQG71TTfHC
A week ago today, we were delighted to host the Igniting Inclusion Summit at Silverstone, in collaboration with @F1, bringing together F1 teams, young people and Mission 44 partners to discuss the steps being taken to make the sport more inclusive, and what more needs to be done to drive change.
Alongside representatives from F1 teams, the Igniting Inclusion Summit included a keynote speech from our CEO @Jason_Arthur and a fascinating discussion between our Motorsport Scholarship alum and current @redbullracing engineer Lily Owuye, Head of Employee Experience at @redbullracing, Claire Chan, and Prof. Gordana Collier from @oxford_brookes University.
There was also a special fireside chat, hosted by @F1โs Head of ESG Ellen Jones, alongside @ScuderiaFerrariโs Dennis de Munck, @MercedesAMGF1's Hiran Odedra, and @AstonMartinF1โs Debbie Wall. The conversation explored some of the opportunities F1โs DEI Charter has offered, as well as an honest and solutions-focused reflection on some of the challenges of delivery.
Held five years after the Hamilton Commissionโs landmark report โAccelerating Changeโ was published, the summit - which was also attended and supported by @AlpineF1Team, @audif1_, @Cadillac_F1, @McLarenF1, @WilliamsF1, @HaasF1Team and @visacashapprb - marked a key moment in building a more inclusive motorsport industry, ensuring talented young people from all backgrounds can access and thrive in the sport.
Since its launch in July 2021, F1 teams and partners have made strong progress in raising awareness, inspiring young people and widening access. The next phase will focus on retaining talent and creating more opportunities for teams and stakeholders to collaborate effectively.
Find out more about the day here: https://t.co/PkDJKDbuGC
What a great few days at Silverstone! ๐
Ahead of the British Grand Prix, in collaboration with @F1, we hosted two incredible days dedicated to driving inclusion and inspiring the next generation.
On Wednesday, our Igniting Inclusion Summit brought together young people and leaders from Formula 1, STEM industries and education to discuss the actions needed to build a more inclusive future for the sport. Together, we explored the progress being made, shared insights and strengthened our collective commitment to drive lasting change ๐ค
On Thursday, we welcomed young people for our STEM Inspiration Day, where students from our partners @up_Reach, @AFBE_UK, @StevenageBC and @SilverstoneUK UTC took part in hands-on activities, explored career opportunities across F1, and heard directly from industry experts.
A real highlight of the day was the opportunity for students to meet our founder, @LewisHamilton, share their stories, and hear first-hand about the importance of creating opportunities for the next generation ๐ซ
Following this, the students got a special tour of the @ScuderiaFerrari garage for a look into how an F1 team really operates on a race weekend, and then headed to @LEGO_Group, where they got up close with the Lego F1 minicars and met the talented team that brought them to life ๐๏ธ
A huge thank you to all of our partners who helped make it all possible. Special thanks to @F1 for their continued support and to @IBM, @HP, @LEGO_Group and @ScuderiaFerrari for helping create such an impactful experience for the young people ๐
Read more about our exciting and inspirational few days at Silverstone here: https://t.co/PkDJKDbuGC