I'm excited to share that I am supporting the Step for Schools campaign with Team Vodafone, raising funds to expand Instant Network Schools, a joint programme by Vodafone Foundation and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency.

Education is not just a fundamental human right; it is a powerful tool for empowerment and a pathway to a better future. Yet across the world, countless children find themselves caught up in conflicts that have a devastating impact on their lives and futures. Of the total 14.8 million school-aged refugee children, an alarming 49% are estimated to be out of school.

To address this urgent need, over 130 Instant Network Schools have connected more than 352,000 young refugees with quality digital education and trained over 6,400 teachers and coaches. Being a refugee is not a choice; it is a circumstance that many face through no fault of their own. Together, we can support refugees so they too have a chance for a brighter future for themselves, their families, and their communities.

I invite you to join me in this important mission by contributing to my fundraising goal of £250 as I participate in the Step for Schools marathon on September 5th, 2025. Your support can make all the difference in providing education and hope to those who need it most. Let’s take steps together towards change! Find out more here: https://www.unhcr.org/uk/about-unhcr/our-partners/private-sector/vodafone-foundation