Thread by @ddarveyy, meghan markle - thread of a small window into her work and [...]

meghan markle -
thread of a small window into her work and achievements during her time as a working royal;

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📌" title="Reißzwecke" aria-label="Emoji: Reißzwecke"> Supported & worked alongside the Hubb Community Kitchen, consisting of survivors of the Grenfell Tower Fire, to create a charity cookbook known as, "Together: The Community Cookbook".

As of March 2019, over 130,000 copies sold, raising over £500,000

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📌" title="Reißzwecke" aria-label="Emoji: Reißzwecke"> Became patron of The Association of Commonwealth Universities:

The ACU promotes international collaboration in higher education, equipping universities to meet the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, and address some of the most pressing global issues of our time.

Became patron of The Association of Commonwealth Universities: The ACU promotes international collaboration in higher education, equipping universities to meet the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, and address some of the most pressing global issues of our time." title="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📌" title="Reißzwecke" aria-label="Emoji: Reißzwecke"> Became patron of The Association of Commonwealth Universities: The ACU promotes international collaboration in higher education, equipping universities to meet the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, and address some of the most pressing global issues of our time.">

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📌" title="Reißzwecke" aria-label="Emoji: Reißzwecke"> Became patron of @themayhew
An animal welfare charity which rescues and finds homes for abandoned dogs and cats within London, brings therapy dogs to the sick & elderly, & helps the homeless and other vulnerable pet owners care for their animals despite economic hardship.

Became patron of @themayhewAn animal welfare charity which rescues and finds homes for abandoned dogs and cats within London, brings therapy dogs to the sick & elderly, & helps the homeless and other vulnerable pet owners care for their animals despite economic hardship." title="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📌" title="Reißzwecke" aria-label="Emoji: Reißzwecke"> Became patron of @themayhewAn animal welfare charity which rescues and finds homes for abandoned dogs and cats within London, brings therapy dogs to the sick & elderly, & helps the homeless and other vulnerable pet owners care for their animals despite economic hardship.">

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📌" title="Reißzwecke" aria-label="Emoji: Reißzwecke">A strong believer in using the arts to bring people from different backgrounds and communities together, Meghan became patron of The National Theatre.

Their mission is to make world class theatre that is entertaining, challenging, inspiring & most importantly, for everyone.

A strong believer in using the arts to bring people from different backgrounds and communities together, Meghan became patron of The National Theatre.Their mission is to make world class theatre that is entertaining, challenging, inspiring & most importantly, for everyone." title="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📌" title="Reißzwecke" aria-label="Emoji: Reißzwecke">A strong believer in using the arts to bring people from different backgrounds and communities together, Meghan became patron of The National Theatre.Their mission is to make world class theatre that is entertaining, challenging, inspiring & most importantly, for everyone.">

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📌" title="Reißzwecke" aria-label="Emoji: Reißzwecke"> Travelled to Ireland with Harry on an official two day royal visit in 2018

Some Engagements:
- Meeting Ireland& #39;s President & First Lady
- Visit Croke Park, home of GAA Ireland
- Visit Trinity College
- Visit Dogpatch startup hub, place for entrepreneurs to develop their ideas

Travelled to Ireland with Harry on an official two day royal visit in 2018Some Engagements:- Meeting Ireland& #39;s President & First Lady- Visit Croke Park, home of GAA Ireland- Visit Trinity College- Visit Dogpatch startup hub, place for entrepreneurs to develop their ideas" title="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📌" title="Reißzwecke" aria-label="Emoji: Reißzwecke"> Travelled to Ireland with Harry on an official two day royal visit in 2018Some Engagements:- Meeting Ireland& #39;s President & First Lady- Visit Croke Park, home of GAA Ireland- Visit Trinity College- Visit Dogpatch startup hub, place for entrepreneurs to develop their ideas">

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📌" title="Reißzwecke" aria-label="Emoji: Reißzwecke"> Toured the Pacific Region including Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand with Harry in 2018 to reaffirm each country’s close ties to the UK and to highlight important global issues including climate change, mental health and gender equality.

Toured the Pacific Region including Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand with Harry in 2018 to reaffirm each country’s close ties to the UK and to highlight important global issues including climate change, mental health and gender equality." title="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📌" title="Reißzwecke" aria-label="Emoji: Reißzwecke"> Toured the Pacific Region including Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand with Harry in 2018 to reaffirm each country’s close ties to the UK and to highlight important global issues including climate change, mental health and gender equality.">

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📌" title="Reißzwecke" aria-label="Emoji: Reißzwecke"> Gave a speech about feminism at a celebration of the 125th anniversary of women& #39;s suffrage in New Zealand.

"Because yes—women& #39;s suffrage is about feminism, but feminism is about fairness."

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📌" title="Reißzwecke" aria-label="Emoji: Reißzwecke"> Gave a speech at the University of the South Pacific& #39;s main Fiji campus centred around the Importance of Women& #39;s Education

"Because when girls are given the right tools to succeed, they can create incredible futures, not only for themselves but also for those around them."

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📌" title="Reißzwecke" aria-label="Emoji: Reißzwecke"> Recap video of the Pacific Region Tour in 2018:

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📌" title="Reißzwecke" aria-label="Emoji: Reißzwecke"> Attended an event hosted by the Association of Commonwealth Universities at King& #39;s College London to discuss higher education opportunities for young people all over the world. Guests included university leaders, academics and international scholarship students

Attended an event hosted by the Association of Commonwealth Universities at King& #39;s College London to discuss higher education opportunities for young people all over the world. Guests included university leaders, academics and international scholarship students" title="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📌" title="Reißzwecke" aria-label="Emoji: Reißzwecke"> Attended an event hosted by the Association of Commonwealth Universities at King& #39;s College London to discuss higher education opportunities for young people all over the world. Guests included university leaders, academics and international scholarship students" class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📌" title="Reißzwecke" aria-label="Emoji: Reißzwecke"> Travelled to Morrocco on an official tour with Harry in 2019

Some engagements included:
- Visiting various schools in the small town of Asni
- Meeting children with special needs
- Visiting a cooking demonstration,
- Visiting a traditional Moroccan arts and crafts display

Travelled to Morrocco on an official tour with Harry in 2019Some engagements included:- Visiting various schools in the small town of Asni- Meeting children with special needs - Visiting a cooking demonstration, - Visiting a traditional Moroccan arts and crafts display" title="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📌" title="Reißzwecke" aria-label="Emoji: Reißzwecke"> Travelled to Morrocco on an official tour with Harry in 2019Some engagements included:- Visiting various schools in the small town of Asni- Meeting children with special needs - Visiting a cooking demonstration, - Visiting a traditional Moroccan arts and crafts display">

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📌" title="Reißzwecke" aria-label="Emoji: Reißzwecke"> Joined a panel convened by The Queen& #39;s Commonwealth Trust to discuss and mark International Women& #39;s Day

“If things are wrong and there is a lack of justice and an inequality, someone needs to say something—and why can’t it be you?”

Joined a panel convened by The Queen& #39;s Commonwealth Trust to discuss and mark International Women& #39;s Day“If things are wrong and there is a lack of justice and an inequality, someone needs to say something—and why can’t it be you?”" title="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📌" title="Reißzwecke" aria-label="Emoji: Reißzwecke"> Joined a panel convened by The Queen& #39;s Commonwealth Trust to discuss and mark International Women& #39;s Day“If things are wrong and there is a lack of justice and an inequality, someone needs to say something—and why can’t it be you?”">

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📌" title="Reißzwecke" aria-label="Emoji: Reißzwecke"> Patron of "Smart Works": a charity that prepares underprivileged women for workforce

- Worked with several fashion collaborators to launch a capsule collection named "The Smart Set," which operates on a 1:1 model. For each item purchased, one is donated to Smart Works.

Patron of "Smart Works": a charity that prepares underprivileged women for workforce- Worked with several fashion collaborators to launch a capsule collection named "The Smart Set," which operates on a 1:1 model. For each item purchased, one is donated to Smart Works." title="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📌" title="Reißzwecke" aria-label="Emoji: Reißzwecke"> Patron of "Smart Works": a charity that prepares underprivileged women for workforce- Worked with several fashion collaborators to launch a capsule collection named "The Smart Set," which operates on a 1:1 model. For each item purchased, one is donated to Smart Works.">

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📌" title="Reißzwecke" aria-label="Emoji: Reißzwecke"> Attended a round-table discussion with the Association of Commonwealth Universities in Johannesburg. There she was joined students and educators who openly discussed challenges for girls gaining access to university.

Attended a round-table discussion with the Association of Commonwealth Universities in Johannesburg. There she was joined students and educators who openly discussed challenges for girls gaining access to university." title="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📌" title="Reißzwecke" aria-label="Emoji: Reißzwecke"> Attended a round-table discussion with the Association of Commonwealth Universities in Johannesburg. There she was joined students and educators who openly discussed challenges for girls gaining access to university.">

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📌" title="Reißzwecke" aria-label="Emoji: Reißzwecke"> Guest Edited The September Issue Of British Vogue: entitled “Forces for Change”.

The issue highlights “brilliant female changemakers who have had a laudable impact in recent times and who are set to reshape society in radical and positive ways”.

Guest Edited The September Issue Of British Vogue: entitled “Forces for Change”. The issue highlights “brilliant female changemakers who have had a laudable impact in recent times and who are set to reshape society in radical and positive ways”." title="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📌" title="Reißzwecke" aria-label="Emoji: Reißzwecke"> Guest Edited The September Issue Of British Vogue: entitled “Forces for Change”. The issue highlights “brilliant female changemakers who have had a laudable impact in recent times and who are set to reshape society in radical and positive ways”.">

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📌" title="Reißzwecke" aria-label="Emoji: Reißzwecke"> Toured Southern Africa with Harry in 2019 to build support for climate change initiatives, women’s rights, illegal wildlife trade, race relations, and cultural understanding.

Toured Southern Africa with Harry in 2019 to build support for climate change initiatives, women’s rights, illegal wildlife trade, race relations, and cultural understanding." title="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📌" title="Reißzwecke" aria-label="Emoji: Reißzwecke"> Toured Southern Africa with Harry in 2019 to build support for climate change initiatives, women’s rights, illegal wildlife trade, race relations, and cultural understanding.">

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📌" title="Reißzwecke" aria-label="Emoji: Reißzwecke"> Gave a speech during their Africa Tour at a Justice Desk initiative in Nyanga township

"I am here as a mother, as a wife, as a woman, as a woman of colour and as your sister. I am here with you and I am here for you"

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📌" title="Reißzwecke" aria-label="Emoji: Reißzwecke"> Delivered a speech to end their 10 day Royal Tour in Southern Africa emphasising the Importance of treating people with respect

"In a world that can seem so aggressive, confrontational, and dangerous, you should know that you have the power to change it."

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📌" title="Reißzwecke" aria-label="Emoji: Reißzwecke"> Royal tour Southern Africa 2019 recap as seen on Sussex Royal instagram page:

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📌" title="Reißzwecke" aria-label="Emoji: Reißzwecke"> Joined a school assembly to speak to 700 students about the importance of gender equality to mark International Women& #39;s Day 2020.

Joined a school assembly to speak to 700 students about the importance of gender equality to mark International Women& #39;s Day 2020." title="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📌" title="Reißzwecke" aria-label="Emoji: Reißzwecke"> Joined a school assembly to speak to 700 students about the importance of gender equality to mark International Women& #39;s Day 2020.">

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📌" title="Reißzwecke" aria-label="Emoji: Reißzwecke"> To wrap up her work as a working royal, Meghan meet with the Association of Commonwealth Universities. She spoke with Scholars studying and researching important areas surrounding; cleaning up plastic pollution in our oceans, helping to build more sustainable cities and more.

To wrap up her work as a working royal, Meghan meet with the Association of Commonwealth Universities. She spoke with Scholars studying and researching important areas surrounding; cleaning up plastic pollution in our oceans, helping to build more sustainable cities and more." title="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📌" title="Reißzwecke" aria-label="Emoji: Reißzwecke"> To wrap up her work as a working royal, Meghan meet with the Association of Commonwealth Universities. She spoke with Scholars studying and researching important areas surrounding; cleaning up plastic pollution in our oceans, helping to build more sustainable cities and more.">

It would be way to long and difficult to make a thread of every single one of her engagements and achievements during her time as a working royal, however, I encourage you to share below any of your favourites that I didn& #39;t include

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side note & reminder —
you don’t need a title to champion the causes that drive you to make change

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