The AV Foundation is an educational charity working with poor rural schools in Africa, Asia and Central America, with plans to expand its target areas in these three continents. The AV Foundation was established by Africa Asia Venture ("AV"), the volunteering organisation, and provides bursaries to deserving and needy children who would otherwise be unable to attend school as well as providing funds for the improvement of school facilities. Projects range from building classrooms, sports and computer facilities, ablutions and in one case included building a bridge to reduce the childrens' walk to school from 2 ½ to 1 ½ hours! Using AV staff on the ground to oversee and manage the projects reduces overheads to a minimum.
Action for Children in Conflict (AfCiC) works to assist and transform the lives of children affected by various forms of conflict or crisis be it war, extreme poverty, hunger, illness, persecution, or neglect. Our projects focus on helping some of the most disadvantaged, disenfranchised and socially excluded children and young people in Africa. The children we work with come from backgrounds of abject poverty, family breakdown and abuse – both verbal and physical. They are in conflict with the law, living and working in the streets and have little or no access to formal education. Many resort to substance abuse as a means of escaping the cold and hunger which pervade their daily lives. We believe that these children and young people have the capacity to change their own lives for the better, and it is our role to nurture this process. AfCiC works alongside the children and young people, helping to transform them into responsible individuals and productive members of their community, and empowering them to make positive decisions about their futures.
Action Village India has long-term relationships with six Gandhian organisations all working for non-violent change in rural India. For almost 20 years, it has supported programmes which enable disadvantaged communities to help themselves. Current programmes include women's employment (Tamil Nadu), organic farming (Kerala), girls' education (Jharkhand) and land rights (Orissa).
The Adam Cole Foundation is a charity established to help make a positive difference to the lives of disadvantaged children through the medium of sport.
AET helps Africans whose lives have been affected by conflict gain access to education and training to help them rebuild their lives and communities. In the UK AET assists African communities to access training for employment and to develop skills to support their communities.
The organisations aim is to enable every African Child to receive primary education. The single greatest deterent is hunger and family poverty, our first campaign to combat this is 'the Porridge Club' where we offer a free breakfast of porridge at school before the school day commences.
African Promise is an international development organisation working to advance education in rural Kenyan primary and pre-primary schools through comprehensive programmes of school development. Its work focuses on development of school infrastructure, facilities and resources and it is currently working with five schools in the rural community of Kasigau in south-east Kenya.
The Aga Khan Foundation (United Kingdom) is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network. The Foundation supports social and economic development projects designed to benefit disadvantaged communities in South and Central Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East irrespective of their race, religion, political affiliation or gender.
We are a voluntary group of students and professionals committed to improving the lives of underprivileged children in India through education. "Asha", meaning "hope" in Hindi, is precisely what we wish to bring into the lives of these children.
The Attlee Foundation was set up to commemorate Clement Attlee's life, work and achievements through piloting projects that benefit the people he cared most about - those disadvantaged by poverty, disability or lack of opportunity, particularly young people. Its work ranges from making small grants to research and major capital projects.
Birkbeck student Benedetta Ciaccia was tragically killed in the July 2005 London Tube bombings. With the help of international media group Pearson, the fund has been established in her memory to assist students who encounter hardship while studying.
The Society seeks to promote the Bible in Northern Ireland and awareness of the need to provide it abroad where that privilege is denied. They finance Bible translation and distribution, in appropriate formats, in over 30 countries each year with the support of the various church denominations and individual Christians.
Bishop Grosseteste University College is an independent Anglican higher education institution offering courses at foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate level in education, arts, humanities and heritage. It is a registered charity raising funds to enrich the student experience, ensuring that they will benefit the communities in which they live and work.
Eighty million of the world's children do not go to school, and one-fifth of the world's adults are illiterate. All these people live in absolute poverty, and are effectively excluded from taking control of their lives. Book Aid International promotes literacy in developing countries by creating reading and learning opportunities for disadvantaged people, in order to help them realise their potential and eradicate poverty.
A small independent "kitchen table" organisation sourcing books for libraries, reading rooms and small educational projects which lie outside mainstream or the reach of government resources. It identifies beneficiaries before book boxes are sent and ships book boxes directly to those Tanzanians, hungry for knowledge.
The main areas of focus are: programme implementation among diaspora communities in the UK, advocacy for southern led international development and fund raising for BRAC programmes in Africa and Asia.
The Breakfast Club is based in Southern Tanzania and is committed to combating hunger amongst school children through the development of sustainable school meal programmes in schools. It currently works in partnership with several rural schools providing porridge and fruit to hundreds of pupils.
Bridge2Aid provide dental care, education and training programmes in North West Tanzania, and run a community development programme for the poor and disabled living on the streets of Mwanza.
B-BAP works in two primary schools in Bweyale, Uganda with internally displaced children, many of whom have come from districts which have been severely affected by the war in Northern Uganda and several have been child soldiers. B-BAP aims to provide basic resources and facilities and volunteers to contribute to education in the schools.
The British Friends of the Hebrew University (BFHU) is a national charity dedicated to supporting and promoting the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. BFHU is committed to providing funds for the University, supporting students and academics, and sustaining research projects across all academic disciplines. It also works to promote opportunities to study at the University. BFHU invests in its donors through its programmes, social events and missions to the University. BFHU is a partner with the Hebrew University in its contribution to the improvement of people's lives around the world.
JCT has opened its doors to hundreds of men, women and children fleeing the horrors of Northern Israel who simply have nowhere else to go. BFJCT is supporting the college at this difficult time and needs whatever help you can give in order to reach this goal.
ORT is the largest Jewish education & training NGO in the world, providing Science & Technology based vocational education, teacher training and student support, complemented by outstanding academic programmes, to young men and woman in mainly deprived communities. In 58 countries, ORT gives students the skills necessary to achieve economic self-sufficiency, which ultimately helps them to provide for themselves and their families.
Brunel University pioneers cutting edge research, development, teaching and learning, seeking and delivering innovative solutions to challenges and issues of our modern world. Brunel students, staff and Alumni contribute to our Global community with their unique and exceptional educational experience.
Build A School builds schools in the developing world AND promotes sustainable development education.
Bukka is an urban and architecture research trust.
The Burma Education Partnership supports education in displaced Burmese communities along the Thai-Burmese border. It provides funding for schools and educational initiatives, including teacher training. It finds placements for teachers in schools, refugee camps and within a mobile teacher programme. It also develops materials for English teaching and general education.
It provides support for the development of schools in Romania in order to help disadvantaged children in Romania.
In short Chabad is really changing people’s lives for the good by answering the strong need in the community for an exciting, non-judgemental, warm and inspiring centre for Jewish people young and old. Please support this initiative by sponsoring part or this entire Trek and become a partner in helping Chabad of Hendon continue its fantastic work in our community.
The Changarawe Project supports a school for orphans in Changarawe, Tanzania. It is a small-scale charity based on the principle of sustainability. We also run and finance a number of local initiatives, including a micro loan scheme to assist women to establish small business ventures and HIV/Aids seminars.
A charities intermediary helping to raise funds for 'La Rennaissance' school in Burkina Fasu, Africa. It also administers several Trusts and funds that are grant giving.
Founded in 2003, ChildReach International is an innovative children's charity that works with communities in some of the world's poorest regions, helping them to give their children a brighter future. Thanks to our support children are able to escape a life of grinding poverty and reach their full potential. We believe that: *Every child has the right to enough food, clean water and shelter *Every child has the right to a good education *Every child has the right to a good health service *Every child has the right to live in a loving environment without fear of abuse or violence. Your donation will be used to continue our vital work. If you would like the money spent in a specific area where we work please get in touch
Christians Aware is an educational and religious charity with a network of approximately 5000 people worldwide involved individually and through churches and communities. We seek the advancement of peace and justice in the world between people of all faiths and of none through international visits, pilgrimages, conferences and courses.
CMS is a Christian charity working to transform lives and communities in 60 countries by sharing the love of Jesus in practical ways.
Classrooms For Kenya is a charity started by staff and students of The Weald School, West Sussex. The charity's aim is simply to promote education in Kenya by raising funds to build new, permanent and safe classrooms for Kenyan children.
The CCLEF brings hope of a better future through its secondary/high school sponsorship scheme. About 200 bright but needy girls from 25 countries benefit annually. Sponsorship is individually tailored to meet their requirements, eg tuition fees, books, transport, boarding and examination fees. Contact and funding is channelled via the headteacher.
The Community of the Resurrection is a religious community whose members follow a daily routine of prayer and worship. It undertakes charitable work at home and abroad especially in Zimbabwe and South Africa. In Zimbabwe it supports a number of projects including an orphanage where it is aiming to provide a borehole.
Computer Aid International refurbishes donated computers in the UK and sends them to where they are most needed for use by schools and non-profit organisations in developing countries. It works in partnership with local people to ensure that all of its computers are used effectively by communities in need.
CARA assists university lecturers and researchers who are forced to become refugees in the UK. CARA helps them to re establish their lives and careers so that their specialist knowledge and abilities may continue to benefit humankind. In this, its 75th anniversary year CARA is assisting over 140 refugees through subsistance grants and practical support.
Crossflow works with partners in Nepal and India to provide health and education to vulnerable communities and the excluded.
The Daneford Trust is a small charity that promotes youth development and active global citizenship through educational, volunteering and cultural exchanges and Links. It's operational areas are the London Boroughs and parts of Africa, Asia and the Caribbean.
The aim of the Trust is to commemorate David Rattray in the UK by sponsoring an essay prize for young people to reflect the values for which David stood and to support the development work of the David Rattray Foundation in South Africa.
Druk White Lotus School is a project run by the Bhuddist charity, Drukpa Trust.The school, set in the Himalayan kingdom of Ladakh, offers a modern education, combined with a deep respect for Ladakh's environment and traditional culture. It will help thousands of Ladakki children to achieve a better life.
This charity aids social and economic development in Palestine by offering scholarships to young Palestinians to study for Masters degrees at Durham University. The skills and experience they gain in subjects like water engineering, computing, financial management and social work, benefits thousands of others when they return to Palestine.
Eco-Schools is a worldwide environmental programme for schools which encourages children to become more environmentally aware and have a positive impact on their own surroundings.
The charity works in partnership with parents and provides financial support for the secondary education of young women in Lesotho. It also raises awareness of the particular difficulties faced by women in Lesotho, in gaining access to school or advanced education and the impact this has on their community as a whole.
Education Action works with war torn communities across Africa and the Middle East to help rebuild their lives through education. We work with teachers and refugees here in the UK to help educate young people about the realities of war.
our strategy : to empower poor Palestenians through education and training so that they are able to depend on themselves and earn a living, support their families and escape the poverty trap.
EDSA supports Saturday Schools and other educational initiatives which give disadvantaged young people living in the poverty-stricken townships and informal settlements around Cape Town the chance to fulfil their potential. EDSA believes that education is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty and crime, the abiding legacy of apartheid.
Education for Health is the UK's leading education charity for health professionals working with patients with long term conditions. It aims to provide a consistent, comprehensive and innovative approach to professional health training across the fields of cardiovascular disease, allergic conditions, diabetes and respiratory health.