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  • International Day of Education 2021: Revitalising Education in Cambodia

    International Day of Education 2021: Revitalising Education in Cambodia

    To mark International Day of Education 2021, we reflect on UWS’ efforts to get students back into the classroom safely in Cambodia . Read more

  • A Legacy of Change: How one small village is changing the future of education

    A Legacy of Change: How one small village is changing the future of education

    Read the inspiring story of Roy School, Cambodia - one of our Legacy Schools, which will transform lives for generations. Read more

  • United for education: 2020 in review

    United for education: 2020 in review

    2020 has been a rollercoaster but together, we have shown resilience, taken opportunities to innovate, and collaborated successfully to keep children safe and learning. Read more

  • What happens if children don't go back to school after lockdown?

    What happens if children don't go back to school after lockdown?

    The UN has warned that 24 million children may not go back to school after lockdown. What will happen to those children if they don't? Read more

  • International Day of Education 2021: Revitalising Education in Cambodia
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  • United for education: 2020 in review
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From farmer to teacher: strengthening the education workforce to #BuildBackEducation

From farmer to teacher: strengthening the education workforce to #BuildBackEducation

This is the story of Sem Rann, a community teacher at UWS Dor in Cambodia. Sem Rann's story illustrates the power of a school to transform an entire community, and the importance of teachers to deliver life-changing education. Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 26th January, 2021

Author: Rowen Ball

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International Day of Education 2021: Revitalising Education in Cambodia

International Day of Education 2021: Revitalising Education in Cambodia

To mark International Day of Education 2021, we reflect on UWS’ efforts to get students back into the classroom safely in Cambodia . Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 22nd January, 2021

Updated: 24th January, 2021

Author: Ollie Imray

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A Legacy of Change: How one small village is changing the future of education

A Legacy of Change: How one small village is changing the future of education

Read the inspiring story of Roy School, Cambodia - one of our Legacy Schools, which will transform lives for generations. Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 14th January, 2021

Updated: 23rd January, 2021

Comments: 1

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United for education: 2020 in review

United for education: 2020 in review

2020 has been a rollercoaster but together, we have shown resilience, taken opportunities to innovate, and collaborated successfully to keep children safe and learning. Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 22nd December, 2020

Updated: 23rd January, 2021

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What happens if children don't go back to school after lockdown?

What happens if children don't go back to school after lockdown?

The UN has warned that 24 million children may not go back to school after lockdown. What will happen to those children if they don't? Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 6th November, 2020

Updated: 23rd January, 2021

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Learning from the Black Lives Matter movement

Learning from the Black Lives Matter movement

Read about how we're making sure UWS steps up to tackling racism and inequity in the Third Sector. Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 19th October, 2020

Updated: 23rd January, 2021

Author: Tim Howarth

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Why do we teach in local languages?

Why do we teach in local languages?

Our teachers provide education to children who speak indigenous dialects; here's why that's vitally important. Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 29th September, 2020

Updated: 23rd January, 2021

Author: Ellen Smith

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5 learnings from our Every Child Counts webinar

5 learnings from our Every Child Counts webinar

Our panel of education leaders and UWS team members shared their insights into delivering lessons during school closures. Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 7th August, 2020

Updated: 23rd January, 2021

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Our radio education impact assessment

Our radio education impact assessment

This report highlights how our distance radio education is supporting over 10,000 children in Nepal while schools are closed. Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 3rd August, 2020

Updated: 23rd January, 2021

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Our approach to long-term sustainability

Our approach to long-term sustainability

This is how we're supporting every community we partner with to run their school independently. Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 21st July, 2020

Updated: 23rd January, 2021

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The impact of our response to COVID-19: July 2020

The impact of our response to COVID-19: July 2020

Read our latest report on the impact of our response to coronavirus to date. Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 10th July, 2020

Updated: 23rd January, 2021

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Our response to COVID-19 in Nepal

Our response to COVID-19 in Nepal

Avinash Jha, UWS Nepal Director of Education, updates us on the current situation in Nepal and how we're supporting communities. Read more

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Published: 5th May, 2020

Updated: 23rd January, 2021

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  • From farmer to teacher: strengthening the education workforce to #BuildBackEducation

    From farmer to teacher: strengthening the education workforce to #BuildBackEducation

    This is the story of Sem Rann, a community teacher at UWS Dor in Cambodia. Sem Rann's story illustrates the power of a school to transform an entire community, and the importance of teachers to deliver life-changing education.

  • International Day of Education 2021: Revitalising Education in Cambodia

    International Day of Education 2021: Revitalising Education in Cambodia

    To mark International Day of Education 2021, we reflect on UWS’ efforts to get students back into the classroom safely in Cambodia .

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  • Global Citizenship

    Global Citizenship

    A global citizen is someone who cares about others and the world they live in. They take action to support causes they believe in, and work to protect their planet. Find out about our Global Citizenship Award for schools.

  • Why education?

    Education is a fundamental human right. Yet 61 million children around the world do not have access to even basic primary schooling.

  • At a glance

    At a glance

    Our vision is a world in which all children have the chance to go to school. This is how we work to achieve this in Cambodia, Myanmar and Nepal.

  • International Baccalaureate

    International Baccalaureate

    Many of our Partner Schools use their UWS school partnership as a key element of their IB programme and CAS activities. Find out how UWS can support IB here.

  • Become a partner school

    Become a partner school

    Partnering with a UWS School is a great way to inspire global citizenship and awareness among your students. Find out more about our school partnership programme and start your UWS story today by becoming a partner school.

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    Donate

    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.

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    Making a difference

    Education transforms lives. When children in remote and marginalised communities gain access to primary education, they are gaining access to a better future.

  • Send a child to school, make their dreams a reality.

    Send a child to school, make their dreams a reality.

    Help children like Neelima realise their dreams this Christmas.

  • Tim Howarth

    Chief Executive Officer

  • We teach the unreached

    We teach the unreached

    United World Schools (UWS) is a charity dedicated to improving the lives of children in some of the world's poorest regions through education.

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