Brighton Marathon

For one weekend a year, the seaside town of Brighton comes alive to welcome runners to the iconic Brighton Marathon. This is one of the best marathons in the UK with an ever growing crowd and laid back seaside vibe. Read more
Santa in the City 5k

Santa in the City is a 5km fun-run through the iconic City of London. Taking place on 01 & 02 December, this is your chance to do a fun run for a seriously important cause. Read more
Bath Half Marathon

Jog along the banks of the stunning River Avon on this flat, smooth half marathon in beautiful Bath. Read more

Take on a challenge

Take part in one of our challenge events. From marathons to once-in-a-lifetime international challenges, we have something for everyone. Get in touch and raise funds to give every child access to education.

Brighton Marathon

For one weekend a year, the seaside town of Brighton comes alive to welcome runners to the iconic Brighton Marathon. This is one of the best marathons in the UK with an ever growing crowd and laid back seaside vibe. Read more

Santa in the City 5k

Santa in the City is a 5km fun-run through the iconic City of London. Taking place on 01 & 02 December, this is your chance to do a fun run for a seriously important cause. Read more

Bath Half Marathon

Jog along the banks of the stunning River Avon on this flat, smooth half marathon in beautiful Bath. Read more

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World Education Week Event

We spoke at World Education Week about our transition model that builds sustainability into our programmes and reduces local dependency on the charity sector.
Executive Assistant to CEO

At a pivotal moment in United World Schools’ history, join us as we take our growth to the next level. Led by our new global CEO, Dhivya O’Connor, we are developing our bold 2030 strategy to reach more children than ever over the next decade and you can help to make it possible. We are looking to recruit an Executive Assistant to support the Executive office and UWS UK Board of Trustees.
Dhivya O'Connor

Chief Executive Officer

UN Sustainable Development Goals: Our Role

Find out how our work is addressing 8 of the UN Sustainable Goals, all of which are urgent calls for action.
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 offer for schools.
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.
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.
Our Impact

We've given thousands of children access to quality, inclusive education.
Why education?

Education is a fundamental human right. Yet 61 million children around the world do not have access to even basic primary schooling.
Ending Child Marriage: The Power of Girls' Education

Each year, 15 million girls are married before the age of 18. However, education is one of the most powerful tools to enable girls to avoid child marriage.
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.
#Pulla180 and donate to turn children's lives around

#Pulla180 and donate to turn children's lives around
“Education is the basis of development”: A Headteacher’s Story

Surya Bahadur Thapa is the Principal of UWS Helawubesi School in Nepal. This is his account of how United World Schools is transforming his school and community.