How do we #InspireInclusion here at Guy’s Gift?
Inclusion is at the heart of what we’re about at Guy’s Gift. We’re invested in supporting women and girls to achieve the best outcomes, and providing a safe space for them to explore their emotions. This empowers girls to make choices that encourage success.
Within our staff team, we celebrate the diversity of our employees and volunteers. We recognise that diversity brings strength. We learn from one another and promote sharing of ideas to grow and to know that we provide a top class support for those children and families who come to Guy’s Gift after a loved one has died.
I spoke with some of the team here about what resources they use with children and young people to celebrate inclusion. Many of the favourite books the team use, empower girls and help them to recognise what they can achieve. We’ve shared a few of these favourites below.
Others in the team spoke about recognising leaders in the field of childhood bereavement. Those who passionately campaign for support for children and young people, and those who share their personal stories of grief so that their story may help others who are experiencing similar things. We know that sharing their story with others can help children and young people to navigate their grief, and to recognise that they are not the only ones experiencing this. Historically, death and dying hasn’t been talked about enough. It has been a taboo, which has led to deeper isolation in difficult times. Sharing your story can be tough! So we thank those who are able to speak out and share their story in a way that is supportive of others and enabling children and young people to see positive role models.
We’re proud of the women in our team here at Guy’s Gift, and those in leadership roles who guide the charity to achieve top class support for bereaved children and young people. 75% of our board of trustees are women; women who give their time, expertise and experience to Guy’s Gift.
