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Peter Taylor

Chair of the Board of Trustees

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Published: 11th June, 2017

Updated: 7th December, 2020

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Chris Outram

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Published: 12th July, 2017

Updated: 19th January, 2021

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Debbie Ball

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Published: 10th August, 2017

Updated: 10th December, 2020

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Fergus Brownlee

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Published: 4th September, 2017

Updated: 7th December, 2020

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Gareth Weir

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Gareth Weir

Published: 28th September, 2017

Updated: 10th December, 2020

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Janet Morris

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Janet Morris

Published: 18th October, 2017

Updated: 10th December, 2020

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Jean-Paul Rigaudeau

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Published: 15th November, 2017

Updated: 7th December, 2020

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John Siebert

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John Siebert

Published: 30th November, 2017

Updated: 7th December, 2020

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Matthew Lester

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Published: 7th December, 2017

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Nigel Cumberland

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Nigel Cumberland

Published: 21st December, 2017

Updated: 10th December, 2020

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Professor Nirmala Rao

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Published: 31st December, 2017

Updated: 7th December, 2020

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Peter De Wit

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Peter De Wit

Published: 10th January, 2018

Updated: 7th December, 2020

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Sofeena Lalani

Director of Development and Communications

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Sofeena leads philanthropy, partnerships and communications at United World Schools. She is responsible for fundraising, brand, content, and marketing.

Sofeena has over 15 years’ experience working in the international development sector across a number of NGOs and within the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

Sofeena strongly believes that business has a role to play in addressing the Sustainable Development Goals. She is an advocate of public-private partnerships and has substantial experience in building strategic and innovative partnerships across a range of social issues. She is committed to leading people to deliver successful outcomes and has a passion for powerful storytelling.

Published: 26th April, 2018

Updated: 14th January, 2021

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Peter Campling

Global Programmes Director

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As Global Programmes Director, Peter works closely with our teams in Cambodia, Myanmar and Nepal to deliver a high-quality education to all of the children UWS supports.

Peter initially studied for a Degree and Masters in International Development and worked and travelled in India and Latin America as well as working as an actor, director and writer. He then became a teacher and has been working in the UK education system for the past 25 years.

After seven years as Headteacher of an inner-London secondary school, Peter established himself as a leadership specialist, coach and trainer. He has worked for a range of schools across the primary and secondary sectors, as well as for leading national organisations such as the Association of School and College Leaders, Ambition School Leadership, the Cooperative College and Oxfam Education. 

Published: 28th April, 2018

Updated: 14th January, 2021

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Richard Chadwick

Director of Finance & Operations

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Richard is responsible for the smooth running of Finance and Operations across United World Schools.   

He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales. Richard has over 20 years of senior management experience across both the charity and corporate sectors, including telecoms and retail. 

Most recently Richard spent 11 years at The Prince's Trust, the UK's leading youth charity, initially as Deputy Director of Finance and then as Director of Programmes and Development. 

Richard is also a Trustee and Vice-Chair of a London Multi-Academy Trust.  

Published: 29th April, 2018

Updated: 14th January, 2021

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Dr Kay Khaing Win

Myanmar Country Director

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Dr Kay Khaing Win has extensive experience in designing and leading a broad range of development programmes across Myanmar.

After studying medicine in Yangon University, Kay went on to pursue a Masters in Development Management in the Phillipines. 

Kay’s knowledge of medicine led to her involvement in numerous health and sanitation programmes, including World Concern Relief Myanmar and The Leprosy Mission.

She has brought this experience to United World Schools, where she oversees the development and quality of our education programmes in Myanmar.

Published: 30th April, 2018

Updated: 17th January, 2021

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Surya Karki

Nepal Country Director

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Surya is the Country Director and Co-Founder of United World Schools in Nepal. He is responsible for leading the Nepal team to ensure project development, government liaison and project innovation. Since UWS Nepal’s establishment in 2015, the organization has developed 40 schools reaching 5,800 children.

Prior to UWS Nepal, Surya co-founded Bloom Nepal Schools. For his work in education and sustainable development, in 2014, he was awarded the Prince of Wales and UNILEVER Sustainable Living Young Entrepreneurs Award; in 2016, he was recognized as one of 30 under 30 International Literacy Association leaders; and in 2017, he was listed in the Forbes 30 under 30 Asia. Most recently, Surya was selected as a WISE Emerging Leader.

Surya looks to dedicate his life to education and children. He believes that education is the only tool to support Nepalese people out of poverty into sustained prosperity.

Published: 1st May, 2018

Updated: 17th January, 2021

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Sytha Nan

Cambodia Country Director

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Born and raised in Ratanakiri, Sytha oversees the day-to-day operations of the UWS schools in Cambodia and manages their sustainable growth.

Before working with UWS, Sitha ran an eco-tourist business in Ratanakiri, bringing him into close contact with indigenous groups across the Province. He developed a deep empathy for ethnic-minority communities and the out-of-school children he met.

His role at UWS includes leading all our team in Cambodia there and overseeing the building of schools, the delivery of high-quality education.

Sytha also works with district and provincial authorities, including collaborating to plan the transition of schools into the national education system. 

Published: 12th May, 2018

Updated: 17th January, 2021

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Stuart Fletcher

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Published: 14th May, 2018

Updated: 7th December, 2020

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Narith Rin

Cambodia Deputy Country Director and Education Manager

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Narith oversees the education and development of United World Schools in Cambodia. He leads our team of Education Officers to ensure the high-quality of education across our schools. 

He supports liaison with local and national education authorities and leads collaborations with other NGOs. Alongside the Cambodia Country Director, Narith is responsible for all employees, volunteers and visitors in Cambodia, ensuring a high standard of professionalism, safety and performance.

Narith has 15 years experience working for NGOs, including WHH, Dosanko Community Health International and CEDAC. He formerly worked for the Cambodian government across different sectors including non-formal education, communal land titling, school building and community learning, and water, sanitation and hygiene. Prior to this, Narith graduated from the Teacher Training Colleague for primary education in Stung Treng and worked as a primary school teacher in Ratanakiri. 

Published: 4th June, 2018

Updated: 17th January, 2021

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Kem Raj Khadka

Co-Founder and Eastern Hub Manager

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Having been with UWS Nepal from the very beginning, Khem now oversees our schools in Sankhuwasabha District with a focus on resourcing and maintenance. Based in Mude village, the location of our oldest UWS Nepal school, Khem is well-known amongst our students and teachers.

Published: 4th June, 2018

Updated: 17th January, 2021

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Manjeet Raj Pandey

Construction and Strategy Director

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Manjeet's role as Construction and Strategy Director requires him to oversee new school construction across two districts, as well as the maintenance of school sites. Manjeet has played a central role in the development of our recognisable concrete schools, which are built to withstand earthquakes.

Published: 4th June, 2018

Updated: 17th January, 2021

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Avinash Jha

Education and Fellowship Director

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Avinash leads education development across our Nepal schools, working with our dedicated team of Education Officers to support and develop teachers.

Since 2016, Avinash has also been leading our Nepal Fellowship Programme, through which Nepali graduates are placed in UWS Community Schools to improve teaching quality and community engagement.

Published: 4th June, 2018

Updated: 17th January, 2021

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