Panellist answer questions from youngsters in the audience
Moving On Up Youth Forums provide young people in different areas of the country with the chance to hear and meet from a number of role models, drawn from football, other sports, music and the media, to help raise motivation and achievement.
The aim of each session is to help instil a sense of belief in those attending, help them understand opportunities to succeed and raise aspirations. The events also look at the effects of racism both within football (and sport more generally) and within the wider community.
Each forum features three or four panellists chosen to illustrate key messages about personal motivation drawing on the dedication and work that they have put into their own profession. Events often include an element of performance, such as dance, song or theatre, to help showcase community projects.
Events
A number of events took place as part of the 2007 week of action in October, including events in Liverpool and Manchester.
Manchester United hosted the event in Manchester, attended by former athlete Darren Campbell, actress Shobna Gulati. Manchester United legends, Paddy Crerand, and Tony Whelan and former Oldham Athletic defender and PFA executive, Richard Jobson. The event was hosted by the official United pitch announcer, Alan Keegan.
As part of the event the young people, drawn from across Greater Manchester, got a chance to take part in a theatre workshop, organised by Theatrebus, visit the Manchester United Museum and study the exhibition produced by Manchester FA, 'Many Different Colours - One beautiful game"
The Liverpool event was held at the Everton Sports Centre. Almost three hundred young people attended from schools across Merseyside.
The event was organised by Kick It Out in conjunction with Liverpool community organisation the L8 Sports Forum, with Liverpool, Everton and Tranmere football clubs supporting the activity.
SKY Sports presenter Rob Palmer hosted the event and was joined by Liverpool's first black player. Howard Gayle, former Everton star, Graeme Sharp, England Women's midfielder, Fara Williams, Tranmere striker, Calvin Zola and Great Britain Athlete, Anikya Anoura
If you are interested in putting on a Moving On Up Forum contact Kick It Out by clicking here.
