Women in International Schools’ Empowerment (WISE) promotes equity in international schools. WISE serves as a network and resource base for those who identify as women working in the international education sector, while welcoming others as allies in support of our mission. WISE commits to being inclusive and advocating for women holding underrepresented intersectional identities. WISE seeks to do this by: offering professional learning opportunities, leadership development support and advocating for student agency through events to promote gender equality as well as networks to develop guidance for schools.

A platform supporting businesses to close their gender gaps by destigmatising the unspoken challenges of womanhood.

We deliver powerful talks, training and programmes which increase self awareness, compassion and allyship, making change accessible through 1% changes.

Topics are across: Women’s health, Money, Neurodiversity and Relationships.

Examples :

• Uncovering and Celebrating Autism and ADHD in Women
• Reframing Perimenopause as a Gift
• Male Menopause and Allyshp
• The Invisible Juggle: Being a Parent Carer
• Embracing Neurodiversity at Work
• Sexism 101

National Diversity award winner 2025 – Positive Role Model for Gender. Brummell Magazine’s Changemaker 2024. UN Women CSW#69 participant

At Meticulous Mentoring, we are committed to fostering inclusive and culturally aware spaces, starting with young minds. Our Race Workshops and Culture Awareness Workshops for primary schools spark meaningful conversations that promote empathy, respect, and understanding.

Our Race Workshops help pupils explore the concept of race, understand bias, and identify and challenge racism in a safe and engaging environment. We encourage open discussions that empower children to recognise and appreciate racial diversity while developing a strong sense of fairness and inclusion. Through storytelling, collaborative artwork, scenario-based problem-solving, and interactive discussions, pupils gain the confidence to ask questions, challenge misunderstandings, and become active allies in creating inclusive spaces.

Our Culture Awareness Workshops celebrate the richness of different cultures, traditions, and histories. Through hands-on activities such as exploring cultural artifacts, music, storytelling, and food traditions, pupils gain a deeper appreciation for global diversity. These workshops encourage curiosity, respect, and the recognition of shared values across cultures.

By starting these conversations early, we help lay the foundation for a more inclusive future. Our goal is simple: to equip young learners with the awareness and understanding they need to embrace differences, build connections, and contribute to a more united world, one classroom at a time.

We support dedicated educators to build equitable practices while navigating a stressful environment. Our affirming approach fuels systemic transformation, nurturing mental health, and reducing exclusions.

In a world of quick fixes, Class 13 takes a different path. We know true equity takes time and collaboration. That’s why we focus on building a community of committed educators who work together to tackle the root causes of inequity and transform their classrooms.

Through our Foundational Learning training and long-term partnerships, we equip educators, youth professionals, and communities with the tools to recognise and dismantle systemic barriers. We move beyond surface-level solutions, ensuring equity is embedded in the structures, policies, and relationships that shape education.

By putting equity and relationships at the heart of education, we’re not just reimagining schools—we’re reshaping the future.

At Class 13, we take a unique approach, grounding our work in deficit ideology—an ideology once described as “the perfect crime.” It silently drives political and social actions, making inequity seem natural while shifting blame onto young people and their families. Schools default to this thinking, citing “poor homes” or cultural and linguistic “deficiencies” as reasons for failure.

But deficit ideology doesn’t stop at education—it fuels victim-blaming narratives in housing, employment, and social justice. That’s why true equity demands more than new strategies—it requires an ideological shift.

I am Amit Singh Kalley, a former Deputy Headteacher turned ICF trained coach, speaker and storyteller. My journey is one of resilience, identity and learning to embrace vulnerability.

As a turban wearing Sikh of Tanzanian Indian heritage, I have navigated life through multiple perspectives. I share my personal story, losing my mother to ovarian cancer, becoming a father to a daughter born with three holes in her heart, and being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, to inspire others to embrace their own challenges with compassion and empathy.

Through the power of storytelling, I create space for open, honest conversations about mental health, identity and emotional resilience. My experiences allow me to connect with diverse audiences, helping them find strength in vulnerability and understand that their struggles do not define them.

Whether speaking at events, delivering workshops or sharing insights in coaching sessions, my approach is rooted in authenticity and human connection. I believe that when we share our stories, we break down barriers, foster understanding and create real change in our communities and workplaces.

Vulnerability is not a weakness; it is a strength. When we embrace it, we create a culture where people feel seen, heard and valued.

THE WORLD’S LARGEST EMPATHY FESTIVAL FOR SCHOOLS!

An annual festival of film, storytelling and events that develops the crucial skill of empathy in students aged 5-18. We are educators, qualified teachers and professional filmmakers who believe in starting early to develop the essential skills young people need, both personally and professionally.

Registered schools will have access to our film-based assemblies and on-demand talks, which are age-differentiated (ages 5-18) & designed to integrate seamlessly into your timetable.

Live in-person & online events will take place at set times across the week, giving students (and teachers!) the chance to engage with speakers and participate in real-time discussions.​

Teachers will receive a comprehensive support pack prior to the week, to help with effectively delivering assemblies and making use of the resources available.

Building the #EmpathyGeneration since 2020.
Register your school for free: www.empathy-week.com

View our research and impact here.

Founded in 2012, by Professor Lynn Davies, Zubeda Limbada and Dr Lynn Davies, we are a national leader in youth focused solutions against disinformation, extremism, anti-racism, misogyny, hate, neurodiversity and violence. We undertake research and workshops through creative educational methods and we build resilience to equip individuals with the skills needed to thrive into adulthood. We have a national presence in the UK and international experience across multiple regions. Our ethos is that we use research to inform policy and practice.

We work with Yr 5 up to college years and create content that is current, practical and engaging. Our trainers are engaging individuals often with lived experience. To date we have worked with 245,768 young people and over 50,000 professions including educators and community members.

More details about the range of work and sticky topics we cover including bespoke content can be found on our website.

From short-term tactical help to more strategic assistance, we work with your organisation to implement good equality and diversity practice. Our services include coaching, mentoring, training, consultancy, facilitation and assessment. These are often delivered in combination and are always tailored to your organisation’s specific needs.

We produce resources and publications covering all issues relating to equality and diversity and we run the Equality Network, a National Network committed to equality, diversity and social inclusion, supporting organisations and practitioners to develop awareness, understanding and skills to promote equality and tackle discrimination.