Gen E: Celebrating equality in Ireland
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Gen E: Celebrating equality in Ireland
the task
How do you spark a national conversation about equality and make young people feel seen, heard, and empowered to speak up? That was Accenture’s mission when they approached FUEL to develop a campaign that would place them at the forefront of social impact in Ireland. The brief: engage Gen Z audiences, shine a light on the barriers facing minority communities, and create content that does not feel corporate. It had to be authentic, raw, and deeply human. The goal wasn’t just awareness, it was action: to break down stigma, foster real conversations, and inspire a generation to find their voice and own their identity. The message needed to be loud and clear - equality isn’t a future goal, it’s a present priority. And it starts with young people.


the experience
GEN E wasn’t just a campaign, it was a movement powered by personal stories. Created in partnership with Spunout.ie, Ireland’s leading youth mental health platform, FUEL produced a five-part docu-series profiling the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ youth and young people from ethnic minority backgrounds across the country. We rebranded Gen Z as Generation E (Generation Equal), shifting the narrative and encouraging young people to tell their stories on their terms. Each short film was crafted with care and sensitivity, shot in diverse locations across Ireland to reflect the breadth of real, lived experience. Every frame was considered, how the stories looked, how the subjects stood out, how their authenticity could come through on camera without compromise. The campaign officially launched at Accenture’s International Women’s Day event in Dublin’s Convention Centre, reaching an audience of 1,800 live and many 1000’s more across digital platforms.
the outcome
GEN E made a measurable and deeply human impact. The campaign reached 1 in 3 young people in Ireland, a remarkable penetration for a values-driven awareness initiative, with 1.5 million TikTok impressions and over 110,000 combined views on YouTube and Instagram. But the real success lay in moving beyond awareness into meaningful action, a major KPI for the project. Calls to the Spunout crisis support line rose by 37%, proving the series didn’t just attract attention, it gave young people a reason to speak up, seek help, and feel less alone. For many, these were the first stories where they saw their own experiences reflected on screen. That kind of connection can be life-changing and in some cases, life-saving. The campaign didn’t just shift perceptions; it created a tangible support pathway for those most in need. GEN E positioned Accenture as a true leader in championing equality, using storytelling, technology, and collaboration to deliver real, measurable social change. For FUEL, it showcased our ability to turn bold ideas into audience-first content that starts with empathy and ends in genuine impact.






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