Our mission

Our mission

Our mission

We’re on a mission to drive change so that every young person can thrive in school and access great careers in STEM.

We exist to

TRANSFORM
YOUNG LIVES

TRANSFORM YOUNG LIVES 

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 your background.

We want to

BUILD A FAIRER FUTURE

We believe a fairer, more inclusive future is possible, and it begins with these three priorities:

EDUCATION
1
Inclusive Education
Build an inclusive education system in which every young person is supported to succeed.
EMPLOYMENT
2
STEM EMPLOYMENT
Create opportunities for young people to pursue great careers in STEM and motorsport.
EMPOWERMENT
3
YOUTH EMPOWERMENT
Empower young people to take action and shape the world they live in.
Our partners

HAVE COLLECTIVE
POWER

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.

OUR STRATEGY TO
DRIVE CHANGE
Invest in
innovators and
system-changers
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Connect our
partners to share
learning
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Campaign
for change
Our people

CHAMPION INCLUSION

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:
We are brave
We are brave

With an ambitious sense of possibility, we focus on where we can drive systemic change.

We are collaborative
We are collaborative

We build partnerships and coalitions to solve problems and make change happen.

We act with integrity
We are curious

We are evidence-led and continuously learning how best to grow our impact.

We act with integrity
We act with integrity

We are honest and transparent, and build trust-based relationships.            

We are inclusive
We are inclusive

We put inclusivity at the heart of everything and amplify the voices of young people.