COVID-19 Shouldn't Stop People From Fulfilling Their Potential

Every year students return to schools and universities. This year is different. The pandemic has exposed inequalities in how we access education: not everyone has the equipment they need for remote learning, the ability to return home easily, or personal funds to support them when circumstances suddenly change.

At Ashinaga UK, Scholars have just arrived from countries all across Africa to begin their degrees in a new country and in an uncertain time. Current Scholars are also facing challenges: beginning their new academic years through remote and socially-distanced learning, under threat of further lockdowns.

Ashinaga UK Scholars come from sub-Saharan African countries, the region with the lowest rates of university enrolment in the world just 9% of people aged between 18 and 23. They have lost one or both parents, and have already overcome enormous challenges to study at world-class UK universities. Our mission is to equip the Scholars with the education, skills and connections they need to return home and tackle the big issues facing their communities.

This October, Join Our Access to Education for All Campaign

Our fundraising campaign supports incoming and current students as they begin the new academic year in a challenging and uncertain global setting.

All money raised will go towards providing essential funding, set up costs, and emergency grants to Scholars. These will enable them to purchase equipment required for remote studying and will help them prepare for the challenges and instability brought on by the pandemic.

Money raised will be matched by a partner, meaning that for every pound you raise we receive two pounds, or even more if you are a UK tax-payer and are eligible for gift aid.

Calendar of Events

We would like to invite you to participate in our October events. These events will be as follows:

10th October: Haiku Competition: try your hand at haiku related to the theme Education for All and compete for fantastic prizes (deadline October 31st). Submit your haiku here: tinyurl.com/AshinagaHaiku

16th October: How to Make a Successful International Application to a UK University online session in collaboration Edinburgh University & Bristol University.

25th October: Five to Thrive challenge yourself or others to complete a physical or mental feat related to the number 5. Register your interest here: tinyurl.com/aefafive

28th October: A Quiz with the JET Alumni Association with fantastic prizes to be won. Register your interest here: tinyurl.com/aefaquiz

4th November: The World in Crisis: Does International Access to Education Still Matter? Webinar with a panel of expert speakers.

We appreciate you may not have time to attend the above events, so if you believe in Access to Education For All, please share with your family and network, or make a life changing donation.