South Asian Heritage Month
UK’s South Asian community stands are nearly 4.5 million people strong – making up the largest ethnic minority community in the country. South Asian minority groups include Indians, Pakistanis, Bangladeshis, Sri Lankans, Nepalese, Bhutanese and Maldivians predominantly.
Source: South Asian Heritage Month
The South Asian community makes up an integral part of the UK workforce, and therefore any leading business today must learn how to embrace diversity & inclusion in the workplace.
One of the best ways to do this is to hire an inspirational South Asian keynote speaker to address your organisation.
Sarah Cosgriff
Founder of the STEM for Queer Youth Project & Project Worker for Schools OUT UKTanya Marwaha
Inspirational South Asian Mental Health Advocate & Founder of Championing Youth MindsNavin Mayani
Group Head of People & Culture at B&S Group, Founder & CEO of PLANT IT, Founder, Chairman & Volunteer Counsellor & Coach at CYE-CYLKarenjeet Kaur Bains
The First British Sikh Female Commonwealth Champion, Known as Athena on BBC's GladiatorsMariah Idrissi
The First Muslim Hijab-Wearing Model Who Starred in H&M's "Close the Loop" Campaign & Rihanna's FENTY Beauty CampaignsAnima Anandkumar
Bren Professor at Caltech, Global Advisory Board Member at SK hynix & Life Sciences Investment Fund Advisory Board at Goldman SachsNell Bhadresha
Breast Cancer Survivor, Ambassador for Barts Charity, Marketing & Advertising Specialist Who Has Worked for Ogilvy & Mather, DDB UK & Atomic LondonLeah Chowdhry
First British Asian Woman to Swim the English Channel & Founder & CEO of Pop up, Party & PlayBas Rahman
Stand-Up Comedian, Comedy Writer, Funny Women Qualifier & Former Customer Service Manager at ICONIC LONDONWhy Do We Celebrate South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM)?
SAHM encourages reflection, education, and celebration of the diverse heritage and traditions that have shaped our communities and workplaces, fostering understanding, inclusivity, and appreciation for the significance of South Asian history and its lasting impact.
Source: Race Equality Matters
When is South Asian Heritage Month?
South Asian Heritage Month is celebrated every year from 18th July to 17th August.
This is to honour key historical dates: the Indian Independence Act on 18th July 1947 and the Radcliffe Line’s publication on 17th August 1947. The dates highlight British influence on South Asia and coincide with the region’s monsoon month, symbolising renewal.
Source: South Asian Heritage Month
Why Should You Hire a South Asian Heritage Month Speaker?
Our incredible roster of South Asian speakers includes prominent figures such as Harnaam Kaur & Asif Sadiq, who are known to speak about South Asian representation in the workplace and country as a whole.
Best placed to celebrate, educate & commemorate South Asian Heritage, our speakers will be an excellent addition to your SAHM celebration. Contact The BAME Speaker Agency & hire a speaker today!
