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UpRising-  Environmental leadership programme 

Co-founded in 2008, UpRising was set up in the face of the last economic shock to address systemic underrepresentation in leadership positions. 

Off the back of its successful programme, Our Bright Futures, the organisation is launching its brand new Environmental Leadership Programme. In collaboration with Shropshire Wildlife Trust and funded by National Lottery Fund, the programme aims to help young people take charge in the fight against climate change.

The free programme is available to 16-25  within the West Midlands area. Successful applicants will gain access to a hybrid programme of online sessions and in-person days with the whole cohort, structured and designed to build their connection to nature, leadership, confidence and knowledge of their local environment. 

AMIRA ISMAIL

Board Director

Amira is currently the Regional Programme Manager at the Ernst & Young (EY) Foundation. With a BA in History and an MA in International Relations from the University of Birmingham, Amira brings a rich background in youth engagement and empowerment.

Her dedication shines through her work with funders like the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation and her volunteer efforts with Chatham House, where she connects young people with key policymakers in international affairs.

Amira has also previously been a part of the programme We Don’t Settle emerged from, Don’t Settle, under Beatfreeks. She is deeply committed to creating safe spaces for young people to celebrate their lived experiences.