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  • We’re welcoming a new CEO: Lizz Munday

    We’re welcoming a new CEO: Lizz Munday

    We're delighted to announce that Lizz Munday has been appointed as our new Chief Executive. Read more

  • UWS & EAC: Partnering to Prevent School Dropout

    UWS & EAC: Partnering to Prevent School Dropout

    In this blog, find out how, in partnership with Educate A Child (EAC), a programme of the Education Above All Foundation, we are launching a Dropout Prevention Programme. Read more

  • International Women's Day 2022

    International Women's Day 2022

    To mark International Women's Day 2022, we invited women from across United World Schools to talk about what inspires them, and how they inspire others. Read more

  • Pencil cases and their owners: a photo essay

    Pencil cases and their owners: a photo essay

    Put down your pen and stop typing for a moment to enjoy this moving photo essay showing you a few of the pencil cases which are treasured by our students in Nepal, as well as a window into their daily lives. Read more

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We’re welcoming a new CEO: Lizz Munday

We’re welcoming a new CEO: Lizz Munday

We're delighted to announce that Lizz Munday has been appointed as our new Chief Executive. Read more

Published: 18th July, 2022

Updated: 21st July, 2022

Author: Rowen Ball

UWS & EAC: Partnering to Prevent School Dropout

UWS & EAC: Partnering to Prevent School Dropout

In this blog, find out how, in partnership with Educate A Child (EAC), a programme of the Education Above All Foundation, we are launching a Dropout Prevention Programme. Read more

Published: 23rd May, 2022

Updated: 21st July, 2022

Author: Rowen Ball

International Women's Day 2022

International Women's Day 2022

To mark International Women's Day 2022, we invited women from across United World Schools to talk about what inspires them, and how they inspire others. Read more

Published: 7th March, 2022

Author: Rowen Ball

Ten learnings, ten years: Reflections from Tim Howarth, UWS' outgoing CEO

Ten learnings, ten years: Reflections from Tim Howarth, UWS' outgoing CEO

As Tim Howarth steps down as CEO of United World Schools, we asked Tim to share his leadership lessons and key learnings from ten years with UWS, and a journey that has seen over 45,000 children given the opportunity to go to school. Read more

Published: 27th October, 2021

Updated: 17th January, 2022

Author: Rowen Ball

UWS & COBIS: Partnering to help schools and pupils thrive

UWS & COBIS: Partnering to help schools and pupils thrive

We are thrilled to announce that United World Schools (UWS) has been chosen by the Council of British International Schools (COBIS) as a charity partner for the academic year 2021-22. COBIS supports charitable and not-for-profit organisations who share a passion for, and commitment to, helping schools and pupils thrive around the world. Read more

Published: 27th October, 2021

Author: Rowen Ball

Day of the Girl Child 2021

Day of the Girl Child 2021

Every day, girls miss out on education because of their gender. All over the world, girls are taught to find someone, and boys are taught to be someone. Every child, regardless of their gender, has the right to receive a quality, inclusive education. This UN International Day of the Girl Child (11 October) read the story of Preeti who is the first girl in her family to go to school. Read more

Published: 11th October, 2021

Updated: 27th October, 2021

Author: Rowen Ball

Pencil cases and their owners: a photo essay

Pencil cases and their owners: a photo essay

Put down your pen and stop typing for a moment to enjoy this moving photo essay showing you a few of the pencil cases which are treasured by our students in Nepal, as well as a window into their daily lives. Read more

Published: 7th September, 2021

Updated: 24th January, 2022

Author: Rowen Ball

Could learning through play be the key to getting children back to school?

Could learning through play be the key to getting children back to school?

In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, we spoke to our Associate Director of Programmes, Gemma Barker, about why play has never been more important. Read more

Published: 31st August, 2021

Author: Rowen Ball

We raised £1 MILLION to help children live Happily Ever Smarter!

We raised £1 MILLION to help children live Happily Ever Smarter!

Thanks to you, we've raised an incredible £1 MILLION to help children live Happily Ever Smarter! But as Covid-19 threatens to reverse progress on global education, actors Amrita Acharia, Jenna Coleman and Nina Wadia are calling for urgent support for thousands more children. Read more

Published: 31st August, 2021

Updated: 13th October, 2021

Author: Rowen Ball

Joining forces to provide quality, inclusive education; Launching our Madagascar pilot project

Joining forces to provide quality, inclusive education; Launching our Madagascar pilot project

As part of our UWS-2030 vision, our goal over the next decade is to reach 250,000 primary school aged children with a UWS classroom, and a quality, inclusive education.  In support of this, we are delighted to announce the launch of a pilot project in Madagascar in partnership with Blue Ventures and the Axian Foundation. Read more

Published: 9th August, 2021

Updated: 10th August, 2021

Author: Rowen Ball

How one man is championing creativity in rural Cambodia

How one man is championing creativity in rural Cambodia

Art is an invaluable tool to help children learn, play and express themselves. Nobody knows this more than Mr Hout Veasna; a UWS Education Officer based in the Siem Pang District of Cambodia. Read more

Published: 19th July, 2021

Updated: 7th October, 2021

Author: Rowen Ball

Ohn Mar Win: “For me, for my children and Soneeya, education transforms lives”

Ohn Mar Win: “For me, for my children and Soneeya, education transforms lives”

Burmese-born illustrator Ohn Mar Win is one of the talented artists who has created art for our Happily Ever Smarter Secret Sale. Read her story, in her own words, of how she has overcome adversity, cultivated creativity and why she’s determined to give children the education and opportunities they deserve. Read more

Published: 13th July, 2021

Updated: 12th August, 2021

Author: Rowen Ball

“Education is the basis of development”: A Headteacher’s Story

“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. Read more

Published: 15th June, 2021

Updated: 7th October, 2021

Author: Rowen Ball

Our Keeping Children Safe (KCS) Accreditation

Our Keeping Children Safe (KCS) Accreditation

This June 2021, we are championing Child Protection. Beginning on 1 June, International Day for Protection of Children and International Day of Parents, all month we will be sharing how we are keeping children safe in every community we work in. In this blog, find out how each of our country offices underwent accreditation from Keeping Children Safe (KCS). Read more

Published: 9th June, 2021

Updated: 16th June, 2021

Author: Rowen Ball

Our response to the G7 Declaration on Girls Education: The Heart of COVID-19 Recovery and Unlocking Agenda 2030

Our response to the G7 Declaration on Girls Education: The Heart of COVID-19 Recovery and Unlocking Agenda 2030

Our response to the G7 Declaration on Girls Education: The Heart of COVID-19 Recovery and Unlocking Agenda 2030 Read more

Published: 14th May, 2021

Updated: 16th June, 2021

Author: Rowen Ball

Amanda Redman Champions Education

Amanda Redman Champions Education

We are incredibly grateful to acclaimed actor Amanda Redman for supporting Happily Ever Smarter, our first UK Aid Match campaign. Just ahead of launch, we spent some time discussing our plans with Amanda... Read more

Published: 13th May, 2021

Updated: 12th August, 2021

Author: Rowen Ball

What it’s like going to school high in the Himalayas

What it’s like going to school high in the Himalayas

Come with us on a journey to the most remote regions of Nepal. In these areas, education is the key to helping children to thrive and live Happily Ever Smarter. Read more

Published: 5th May, 2021

Updated: 13th August, 2021

Author: Rowen Ball

Our new campaign: Happily Ever Smarter

Our new campaign: Happily Ever Smarter

Find out everything you need to know about our exciting new 'Happily Ever Smarter' Aid Match campaign, backed by the UK government. Read more

Published: 28th April, 2021

Updated: 12th August, 2021

Author: Rowen Ball

Earth Day 2021: Sustainability and Empowerment

Earth Day 2021: Sustainability and Empowerment

This Earth Day, we highlight the urgency of empowering local communities to protect the environment, and what we are doing to ensure that we work in harmony with the natural environment. Read more

Published: 22nd April, 2021

Updated: 29th April, 2021

Author: Rowen Ball

A message from our CEO, Tim Howarth

A message from our CEO, Tim Howarth

Tim Howarth is to stand down as Chief Executive of United World Schools this autumn, after nearly ten years with the organisation. Read more

Published: 6th April, 2021

Updated: 8th April, 2021

Author: Rowen Ball

World Water Day: Covid-19 WASH Appeal, our impact one year on

World Water Day: Covid-19 WASH Appeal, our impact one year on

This World Water Day, we're looking back at our Covid-19 water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) appeal. Read more

Published: 22nd March, 2021

Author: Rowen Ball

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

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: 5th March, 2021

Author: Rowen Ball

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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  • We’re welcoming a new CEO: Lizz Munday

    We’re welcoming a new CEO: Lizz Munday

    We're delighted to announce that Lizz Munday has been appointed as our new Chief Executive.

  • Lizz Munday

    Lizz Munday

    CEO

  • UWS & EAC: Partnering to Prevent School Dropout

    UWS & EAC: Partnering to Prevent School Dropout

    In this blog, find out how, in partnership with Educate A Child (EAC), a programme of the Education Above All Foundation, we are launching a Dropout Prevention Programme.

  • Girls Will Be Girls

    Girls Will Be Girls

    With an education, girls will be pioneering, happy, equal.... girls will be whatever they want to be. Donate to our #GirlsWillBeGirls appeal by 21st July 2022 and the UK government will double your donation!

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  • UN Sustainable Development Goals: Our Role

    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

    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.

  • 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.

  • Our Impact

    Our Impact

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

  • 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.

  • Ending Child Marriage: The Power of Girls' Education

    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.

  • Why education?

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

  • Become a partner school

    Become a partner school

    UWS welcomes schools and educational institutions internationally to support UWS' work in Cambodia, Nepal, Myanmar and Madagasgar. Your fundraising will enable children to access a quality inclusive education for the very first time.

  • #Pulla180 and donate to turn children's lives around

    #Pulla180 and donate to turn children's lives around

    #Pulla180 and donate to turn children's lives around

  • Our strategy

    Our strategy

    Our aim is to give every child access to quality education.

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