Mclaren, I hear you cry. Isn’t that a racing company…..
Well, yes, you are right, but the brand has teamed up with Creative Access to launch (for the third year in a row) a Development Bursary fund. This fund (up to £1000 for each individual) is aimed at under-represented communities (looking at you, women, ethnic minorities, LGBQTIA+ and low socioeconomic individuals) who want to make their mark on the creative economy.
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.