Rachael Sweet
About Rachael Sweet
Rachael Sweet serves as the Head of UK Influencing for Leave No Child Behind at Save the Children UK, where she leads efforts to address global child poverty. She has a background in community fundraising and holds degrees in English Literature and International Development.
Work at Save the Children
Rachael Sweet currently serves as the Head of UK Influencing for the Leave No Child Behind initiative at Save the Children UK. In this role, she leads a multidisciplinary team focused on campaigns, public affairs, policy, advocacy, and media to address global child poverty. Her work is aimed at closing the gap for the poorest and most marginalized children worldwide. Prior to her current position, she held roles as Senior Campaigns Advisor and Strategy Manager at Save the Children UK, contributing to various initiatives over several years.
Education and Expertise
Rachael Sweet holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English Literature from Cardiff University, where she studied from 2006 to 2009. She furthered her education with a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in International Development from the University of Bristol, completing her studies in 2011. Rachael possesses expertise in integrating media strategies with policy and advocacy efforts, enhancing the impact of campaigns focused on child welfare.
Background
Before her tenure at Save the Children UK, Rachael Sweet worked at Alzheimer's Society as a Community Fundraiser in the South West from 2012 to 2014. Her experience also includes a role as Community Fundraising Support Officer at Alzheimer's Society for five months in 2012, and as a Fundraising Volunteer at One25 from 2011 to 2012. These roles contributed to her understanding of fundraising and community engagement.
Achievements
Rachael Sweet has been instrumental in initiatives aimed at closing the gap for the poorest and most marginalized children globally. Her leadership at Save the Children UK has focused on addressing global child poverty through effective campaigns and advocacy efforts. Her previous positions have also equipped her with valuable skills in fundraising and community outreach.