United World Schools (UWS) is a charity dedicated to improving the lives of some of the world's poorest children through education. Read more
We have an innovative and low-cost approach to providing education where it is most needed. Read more
Education is a fundamental human right. Yet 61 million children around the world do not have access to even basic primary schooling. Read more
Education transforms lives. United World Schools (UWS) works in some of the world's poorest regions to give every child access to free education. We partner with local communities and supporters around the world to teach the unreached.
The impact even small donations can have is significant – we pride ourselves on delivering value for money and ensuring the biggest possible impact from every donation.
Partnering with a UWS School is a great way to inspire global awareness among young minds. Find out how our school partnership scheme works and start your UWS story today by becoming a partner school.
Fundraising volunteers make an essential contribution to the work we do to send children to school.
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Our German partner, ConCultures, runs a volunteering project in Cambodia once a year. One of the group reflects on his experience in 2016. Read more
We have been selected as one of 15 finalists for the 2019 WISE Awards, a programme recognising innovative projects that are addressing global educational challenges. Read more
We're celebrating the females attending our schools, teaching lessons, and working behind the scenes to give more children access to education. Read more
A message from UWS CEO Tim Howarth, celebrating 25,000 lives transformed through education. Read more