gender equality Archives - Catalyse Change

Our Impact in the Last 12 Months

March 22, 2023

Our 2023 Impact Report is now out, and we are delighted to share a few of the transformational stories of the young women – or catalysts – we have worked with over the past twelve months. We worked directly with over 150 catalysts and delivered three sustainability leadership & empowerment programmes. Green career online course Online training and upskilling course to prepare young women for careers in sustainability. Delivered in April 2022 with 32 catalysts. Catalyst Summit & Mentoring Our…

Jenna Holliday: Moving On From The Board Of Catalyse Change

February 10, 2021

Traci Lewis

After almost five years as Co-Director of Catalyse Change CIC, I have taken the difficult decision to step down. Catalyse Change has been an incredibly important part of my life for nearly half a decade. I have had an absolute ball designing and delivering programmes that support young women as they pursue futures as sustainability leaders and changemakers. At my core, I am passionate about gender equality, and establishing Catalyse Change has been an integral part of my contribution to…

Gender Equality is Key to Fighting Climate Change

February 21, 2020

Traci Lewis

A national climate emergency has been declared by the UK Parliament and the 2020s have been described as the “decade of action to repair the Earth.” In the lead up to IWD 2020, Catalyse Change founders Jenna and Traci, take a look at where the UK is in terms of gender equality and why it is imperative in addressing climate change. There is still work to do to achieve gender equality Gender inequality is evident all around us in just…

So do we have Gender Equality Yet?

February 13, 2020

Traci Lewis

Would you like to join us to debate & celebrate #EachforEqual – the theme of this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD2020) – with lots of badass women who are working to make our workplaces, society and environment more equal? As we’re putting on a fab party at Triodos Foundation on 4th March to celebrate #IWD2020 with amazing women from across Bristol. That includes you too! We will hear from a diverse range of local female changemakers, all blazing a trail…

What does it take to be a female CEO in the world of tech?

September 14, 2018

Traci Lewis

Sophie Harvey-Rich – a member of our Young Women’s Advisory Board – met with Dr Zara Nanu of GapSquare – a Bristol-based company leading the way in scrapping the gender pay gap for good. They talk about sexism in the workplace, her own work around it, and the tech industry’s need for a healthy dose of social good. Name: Dr Zara Nanu Job title: CEO of GapSquare Qualifications: MA International Management, PhD Politics Tell us a bit about what…

Traci Lewis, Q&A, Global Sustainability Leaders

March 4, 2018

Traci Lewis

The U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce recently interviewed Traci Lewis, Catalyse Change Director, for their Q&A series, Global Sustainability Leaders #globalsustainabilityleaders http://usgreenchamber.com/global-leader-traci-lewis Name: Traci Lewis Company/NGO Name: Director, Catalyse Change CIC 1. What is the mission of your company/NGO? To empower girls and young women to develop sustainability skills and knowledge for ‘healthy, happy and green’ communities, careers and planet. 2. What is the most innovative or environmentally/socially impactful project/practice your company/NGO has implemented? After 18 years working for an environmental…