We’re on a mission to empower young people to overcome social injustice and succeed.
EMPOWER
YOUNG
PEOPLE
EMPOWER YOUNG PEOPLE
Mission 44 was founded by Sir Lewis Hamilton, whose first-hand experience of an education system that worked against him, and whose success as the only person of colour in his field, have left him determined to build a fairer, more inclusive future for young people around the world.
Our name is a reference to Lewis’s racing car number and a reminder that it’s possible to succeed no matter what your background.
BUILD A
FAIRER FUTURE
We believe a fairer, more inclusive future is possible, and it begins with these three priorities:
DISRUPT THE STATUS QUO
Change on a global scale requires collective action. So we’re backing innovators and system-changers across education, employment and empowerment. With an established network of partners in the UK, we’re now extending our reach to the US and Brazil.
CHAMPION DIVERSITY
With a diverse board, team, and Youth Advisory Board, Mission 44 is a passionate set of individuals from different backgrounds who bring the breadth of thought needed to drive radical and sustainable change. Everything we do is guided by these values:
With an ambitious sense of possibility, we focus on where we can drive systemic change.
We build partnerships and coalitions to solve problems and make change happen.
We are evidence-led and continuously learning how best to grow our impact.
We are honest and transparent, and build trust-based relationships.
We put equity at the heart of everything and amplify the voices of the underrepresented.
