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  • UWS Statement: Myanmar

    UWS Statement: Myanmar

    At United World Schools, our primary focus is always the well-being of our students, and teachers, and our wider school communities. Read more

  • Turning rhetoric to reality: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

    Turning rhetoric to reality: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

    Read about how we’re taking concrete steps to tackle racism and and support equity, diversity and inclusion, including our progress so far and our plans for the future. Read more

  • Leadership in Development Education through the Pandemic

    Leadership in Development Education through the Pandemic

    We're honoured to contribute to an insightful academic book by Professor Fernando Reimers of the Harvard School of Education. Read more

  • 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

  • UWS Statement: Myanmar
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UWS Statement: Myanmar

UWS Statement: Myanmar

At United World Schools, our primary focus is always the well-being of our students, and teachers, and our wider school communities. Read more

Published: 25th February, 2021

Author: Rowen Ball

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Turning rhetoric to reality: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Turning rhetoric to reality: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Read about how we’re taking concrete steps to tackle racism and and support equity, diversity and inclusion, including our progress so far and our plans for the future. Read more

Published: 9th February, 2021

Updated: 10th February, 2021

Author: Rowen Ball

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Update: Our work in Myanmar

Update: Our work in Myanmar

At United World Schools, we want to thank all our supporters for the concern and care you’ve shown for our colleagues and the communities we serve in Myanmar during these challenging times. Read more

Published: 5th February, 2021

Updated: 25th February, 2021

Author: Rowen Ball

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Leadership in Development Education through the Pandemic

Leadership in Development Education through the Pandemic

We're honoured to contribute to an insightful academic book by Professor Fernando Reimers of the Harvard School of Education. Read more

Published: 29th 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

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

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

Published: 22nd December, 2020

Updated: 23rd January, 2021

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One man and his motorbike: the race to bring children back to school

One man and his motorbike: the race to bring children back to school

Meet Mr Hy, one of our dedicated Education Officers who is working hard - and biking hard - to bring underprivileged Cambodian children back to school after lockdown. Read more

Published: 3rd December, 2020

Updated: 23rd January, 2021

Author: Rowen Ball

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Meet Moh Moh Lwin: our 1000th teacher

Meet Moh Moh Lwin: our 1000th teacher

It’s official - 1000 teachers now work in our schools. Our newest teacher in Myanmar, Moh Moh Lwin, shares her story. Read more

Published: 16th November, 2020

Updated: 23rd January, 2021

Comments: 1

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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

Published: 6th November, 2020

Updated: 23rd January, 2021

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The road back to education: one girl's story

The road back to education: one girl's story

Eee Nwant used to love going to school every day, but she's been doing manual labour and farming throughout the pandemic. Read more

Published: 27th October, 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

Published: 19th October, 2020

Updated: 23rd January, 2021

Author: Tim Howarth

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We won! UWS wins ‘PIEoneer of the Year’ award

We won! UWS wins ‘PIEoneer of the Year’ award

We are proud to announce that we have been awarded the 2020 ‘PIEoneer of the Year’ award for our work providing a transformative education. Read more

Published: 2nd October, 2020

Updated: 23rd January, 2021

Author: Rowen Ball

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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

Published: 29th September, 2020

Updated: 23rd January, 2021

Author: Ellen Smith

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UWS Nepal will host the first event at the world’s largest education conference

UWS Nepal will host the first event at the world’s largest education conference

We're kicking off the inaugural World Education Week conference with a free online event all about early education in Nepal. Read more

Published: 22nd September, 2020

Updated: 23rd January, 2021

Author: Rowen Ball

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PUJA’S STORY: CHAMPIONING GIRLS’ EDUCATION

PUJA’S STORY: CHAMPIONING GIRLS’ EDUCATION

Read Puja’s journey of overcoming obstacles to get a great education, and becoming a champion for girls’ education and access to schooling for marginalised children. Read more

Published: 11th September, 2020

Updated: 23rd January, 2021

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United World Schools awarded prestigious UNESCO King Sejong Literacy Prize for work in Myanmar

United World Schools awarded prestigious UNESCO King Sejong Literacy Prize for work in Myanmar

We are thrilled to announce that we have been awarded the UNESCO King Sejong Literacy Prize for our work in improving literacy rates in remote regions of Myanmar. Read more

Published: 8th September, 2020

Updated: 23rd January, 2021

Author: Helen Packer

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Cyclists pedal 100 miles to raise over £18,000 in support of education during Covid-19

Cyclists pedal 100 miles to raise over £18,000 in support of education during Covid-19

On Saturday 15th August, seven cyclists took on 100 miles by bike across Sussex to raise over £18,000 towards our work. Read more

Published: 20th August, 2020

Updated: 23rd January, 2021

Author: Helen Packer

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August 2020: Every Child Counts webinar

August 2020: Every Child Counts webinar

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

Published: 7th August, 2020

Updated: 1st March, 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

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

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

Published: 10th July, 2020

Updated: 23rd January, 2021

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Abhira's story

Abhira's story

Abhira attends the UWS community school in her village but - like billions of children around the globe - her school is currently shut due to COVID-19. Read more

Published: 8th July, 2020

Updated: 23rd January, 2021

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Meet the team: Pisey, UWS Cambodia Communications Officer

Meet the team: Pisey, UWS Cambodia Communications Officer

Meet Pisey, our Communications Officer in Cambodia. Pisey told us how education has shaped her life and how she wants to help others pursue a life-changing education. Read more

Published: 16th June, 2020

Updated: 23rd January, 2021

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    International Women's Day

    To mark this International Women's Day, we're celebrating pioneering women who are driving social change and innovation to give young girls access to education.

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    UWS Statement: Myanmar

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    Recruiting for an exciting Associate Director, Programme Funding to lead and develop our institutional funding strategy. Join a friendly, ambitious and motivated team of professionals to help UWS deliver on its programme funding growth ambition!

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    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.

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

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    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.

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    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.

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    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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    Making a difference

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    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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