AMBERfest Kids 2025: "When I Grow Up"
AMBERfest Kids 2025: “When I Grow Up”
A fun, inspiring event for children aged 5–11, celebrating big dreams and future ambitions! Kids are encouraged to come dressed as what they want to be when they grow up. Featuring guest role models Aneila Afsar (BBC Gladiators finalist contestant ) and Manny Singh (teacher & mental health advocate). Activities, talks, and refreshments included!
Different Shades of Me: My Postnatal Journey.
As a second-time mother, our story teller expected the usual challenges, but when she returned home with her newborn, she felt an overwhelming sense of dread and sadness, despite having a healthy baby. Struggling with isolation and anxiety, she found it difficult to communicate her feelings to her husband, who held traditional beliefs about household roles, and she began to lose interest in everything she once enjoyed, feeling completely disconnected from herself. Read our Sister Story on postnatal depression here.
Vaisakhi: The Birth of the Khalsa and the Spirit of Sikh Identity
Vaisakhi is a major Sikh festival that celebrates the birth of the Khalsa and the spirit of Sikh identity. Discover the rich history behind Vaisakhi, its spiritual significance, and why this powerful event in 1699 continues to inspire Sikhs around the world with values of courage, equality, and faith.
Asian Money Matters: Part 2 - The Teenager Journey
Explore how Asian teenagers navigate money matters in a world shaped by social media, family values, and cultural expectations. In "Asian Money Matters: The Teenager Journey," Simro Kaur reflects on personal experiences and offers a self-awareness exercise to inspire healthier financial habits for the next generation.
Parenting in the age of influence; reflections on ‘Adolescence’.
In the documentary Adolescence, Netflix shines a light on the challenges teens face in today's digital age. This article explores the complexities of parenting adolescents, highlighting the impact of online influences, mental health concerns, and the importance of empathy in navigating the teenage years. Discover practical parenting tips to help teens thrive amidst societal pressures and support their mental well-being.
Asian Money Matters: Part 1 - Childhood Influences
Discover how social media, childhood influences, and cultural conditioning shape Asian women's financial habits. Asian Money Matters explores the emotional side of money, helping you build awareness and reclaim financial independence."
International Women’s Day: A Reflection on Progress and the Road Ahead for Asian Women
Celebrate International Women’s Day by exploring key milestones in the global fight for gender equality, with a special focus on Asian women’s progress. From historic suffrage movements to modern digital activism. #IWD2025 #InternationalWomensDay #AMBERfest2025
Breaking Barriers: Aneila’s Journey in Fitness and Representation
Discover Aneila’s inspiring journey as a fitness coach, Gladiators quarter-finalist, and single mother. In this exclusive interview, she shares insights on breaking barriers as a Muslim woman in the fitness industry, balancing career and family, and empowering Asian women in health and wellness. #RepresentationMatters #WomenInFitness
Sister Stories: Diary of a Fasting Sister
Discover the personal journey of a fasting sister during Ramadan 2025. From childhood memories to balancing faith, work, and daily life, this heartfelt diary offers an authentic glimpse into the beauty and challenges of fasting. #Ramadan #Fasting #Faith
Unheard: The reality of health inequalities for ethnic minorities.
Feeling unheard at the doctor’s office? Ethnic minorities face delayed diagnoses and dismissed symptoms far too often. Unheard by Dr. Rageshri Dhairyawan uncovers why—and what we can do to take control of our health. #HealthEquality #MedicalBias
Celebrating Chinese New Year: A British Born Chinese Perspective
Written by a British-born Chinese author, this article offers a personal take on Chinese New Year traditions and the significance of the Year of the Snake. Discover unique insights into family celebrations, cultural heritage, and festive customs. #ChineseNewYear #YearOfTheSnake
From burnout to breakthrough: reclaiming power after workplace discrimination.
Workplace discrimination can be subtle, yet its impact is profound. This Sister Story sheds light on the struggles of a South Asian woman who worked tirelessly to build her career, only to face unjust treatment when she needed support the most. It’s a story of resilience, the emotional toll of workplace bias, and the strength it takes to reclaim control.
Teaching in a Changing World: Is Our UK Education System Keeping Up?
The education system lags behind AI and automation, leaving kids unprepared for a tech-driven future. While some schools introduce AI and coding, traditional methods still dominate. Change is slow, but parents can help by fostering digital literacy and critical thinking at home.
AMBERfest 2025: Speaker bios
We are delighted to announce the speakers that will be joining AMBERfest 2025. Read all speaker bio’s.
AMBERfest 2025
View the updated AMBERfest 2025 programme here. The AMBER community will come together for the first time and connect over inspiring talks, workshops, storytelling and networking sessions in celebration of International Women’s Day 2025.
Lessons from 2024: Women in the workplace
Despite progress in addressing gender equality, 2024 has reminded us that there is still much work to be done to ensure women feel safe, respected, and empowered in their workplaces. High-profile incidents, such as the case involving Blake Lively, highlight the persistent issues of harassment and bullying—even in environments where one might expect greater accountability.
Sister Stories: Melodies of life
Sister stories: here a valued member of the AMBER community reflects on her journey through life’s joys and challenges. Through her candid insights, she uncovers a profound realisation: while protecting our daughters may come from a place of love, over-sheltering them can leave them unprepared for life’s inevitable hardships.
New Year: New Start- Plant seeds of Positivity this coming New Year!
Starting the new year can be daunting and exciting both at the same time. Holding on the the past whilst setting goals for the future can be an anxious time for most. Here we share ideas on how to start planting seeds of positivity for the year ahead.
Announcing AMBER's bold rebrand
At AMBER, we are always striving to evolve and better serve our community. We are excited to announce a rebrand that reflects our commitment to growth, clarity, and connection.
Sister Stories: Navigating Life, the struggles of growing up Asian with Type 1 Diabetes
In this instalment of Sister Stories we hear from someone who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes as a child, and now as her parent herself she is ready to share her story here with the AMBER community.