At this year’s @riba UK Members forum, important discussions took place around ethical engagement in architecture from the issue of unpaid internships and free student work to the unfair expectation of overtime that too often makes experience exclusionary. These barriers highlight why support networks are vital in ensuring the next generation of architects can thrive.

We were proud to see Seyi share his journey into architecture and beyond, as a bursary recipient and member of Stephens living legacy.

Stephen’s dream of becoming an architect continues to open doors for others, but we need your help to ensure more young people can overcome barriers and build brighter futures.

👉🏾 Donate today and be part of creating opportunities for the next generation of architects and changemakers: 🔗Link in bio🧡

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The Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation is now live on @benevityfinsta

This means companies can:
🧡 Explore our projects in Classrooms, Careers and Communities
🧡 See the measurable impact of our work with young people
🧡 Partner with us through employee giving, matching, and volunteering

We invite organisations and corporates to take a closer look at our impact and consider how your support could help us go further.

🧡 Every partnership helps us continue Stephen’s legacy of creating equity and opportunity for the next generation.

👉🏾 Check out our Benevity profile today and see the change you can be part of.

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Supporting the Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation is now easier than ever through JustGiving.

You can:
🧡 Make a one-off or monthly donation
🧡 Start your own fundraising page to support our mission

Whether it’s a birthday fundraiser, a sponsored challenge, or a community event, you can turn your passion into impact. Every pound raised helps us continue Stephen’s legacy and create opportunities for young people in Classrooms, Careers and Communities.

👉🏾 Get started today: 🔗 link in bio

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🛒 Did you know you can support the Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation every time you shop online at no extra cost to you?

By choosing us as your cause on Give As You Live, a free donation is made to the Foundation whenever you shop with thousands of your favourite retailers. It’s that simple.

🧡 Every purchase helps us create opportunities for young people in Classrooms, Careers and Communities, building a future where equity is at the heart of education and opportunity.

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Imagine giving your child the chance to be a changemaker. With SuperKind, kids can set up their very own fundraiser for the Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation, building confidence, creativity and empathy along the way.

From sponsored runs to school challenges to birthday fundraisers, children can take the lead while parents provide guidance and support. It’s a meaningful way for young people to see how their actions can create real impact for others.

🧡 Every fundraiser helps us continue Stephen’s legacy by creating opportunities for underrepresented young people in Classrooms, Careers and Communities.

👉🏾 Encourage your child to start a fundraiser today: @superkind_org

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When Black men work in education they are often boxed in by stigmas, labelled unprofessional or aggressive. Sayce Holmes-Lewis is one of those voices turning that narrative upside down. As founder and CEO at @mentivity , Mayoral Advisor, community entrepreneur and father, Sayce has built rapport with students in spite of the misconceptions.

Stories like his show why we must reject exclusion and assumption and instead foster support, respect and understanding for all learners.

Have you seen something similar, either personally or in your community? What helped shift those perceptions?

At the Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation we champion inclusive education that embraces neurodiversity, challenges bias and gives every young person a fair chance to succeed.

🧡🏾 Be part of the change. Donate today to support young people overcoming stigma and thriving:
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Exclusion is not the answer.

When Lavinya Stennett @gottabelavin_ya shared her story with @fortheculture, she spoke about being permanently excluded from school on more than one occasion for what was labelled as “audacious behaviour.”

She refused to let that stigma define her. Instead, she went on to earn a scholarship at the University of London, studied in New Zealand on another scholarship, and later founded @theblackcurriculum, changing the narrative for young people across the UK.

Her journey is a powerful reminder that excluding young people doesn’t solve challenges. It pushes them further away. In the UK, Black students are five times more likely to be excluded from school than their White peers. We must invest in support, mentorship and opportunity, not punishment.

Have you witnessed examples like this yourself? Share your thoughts in the comments.

At the Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation, we are committed to tackling these disparities and creating spaces where every young person can thrive.

🧡 Join us in building a fairer future. Donate today to support our work:
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