Abena Oppong-Asare, MP for Erith and Thamesmead, will be hosting her annual campaign summer school between Monday 24 – Wednesday 26 July designed to empower and inspire young people to engage in politics and campaign for change.
The Summer School offers first-hand insight into the exciting world of political campaigning – bringing together the expertise of veteran political activists and partner organisations.
At my jam-packed 3-day summer school, young people will have the opportunity to gain the skills and knowledge needed to make a real difference in our community and learn how to make their voice heard in our democracy.
The Summer School programme includes
National tampon tax campaigner, Laura Coryton
Housing campaigner, Kwajo Tweneboa
Katie Perrior, founder and Chair of iNHouse Communications and Former Director of Communications to Theresa May at No.10 Downing Street
Leader of Greenwich Council, Councillor Anthony Okereke
Christine Quigley, Director of Public Relations at Grayling UK
Abena Oppong Asare MP said:
“I know from my own experience that whether you’re dealing with environmental issues, crime, or education, effective campaigning is the key to influencing and challenging those in power. So, I am determined to do all I can to empower our young people to be the change they want to see in the world.”
2022 Summer School Alumni said:
“We all left empowered and with our minds stimulated. The emphasis on the importance of thinking critically about the world around us, and how to take action in orchestrating the change we want to see”
“It was an amazing opportunity, it made it clear what we as young people can do to make a change, it inspired me to start a campaign and campaign to change something I am passionate about”
“It was eye-opening and inspirational and made me want to do more for society”
