We teach the unreached

Education transforms lives. United World Schools (UWS) works in some of the world's poorest regions to give every child access to free education. We partner with local communities and supporters around the world to teach the unreached.

Our Mission

To improve, through education, life opportunities for some of the world's poorest children living in remote and marginalised communities.

Our Vision

A world in which all children have the chance to go to school.

Why invest in education?

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Find out more about our model

Since 2008, we have given 25,500 children a life-changing education. Our aim is to reach 50,000 children with education by 2020.

Why does education matter?

A Note on Governance

We are an educational charity independent of any political, faith or cultural missions. We only engage in charitable activities. We have no shareholders nor does any person or company benefit from our income or assets other than as a recipient of charitable activities.

If we were to stop operating, UWS assets would be distributed to other charitable organisations for similar educational purposes.

Our Child Protection Policy is available to download

Our work in Cambodia Our work in Myanmar Our work in Nepal

Latest

The 180 Challenge

Thank you for doing the 180 Challenge and helping us turn a child's life around through education! Every penny given by UK donors before 29th July 2021 will be doubled by the UK government, so that together we can turn the education crisis around.
#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.
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).

Happily Ever Smarter Appeal

The new Covid-19 variant is devastating Asia. We're responding rapidly with healthcare, food and education so that children can live Happily Ever Smarter. The UK government will DOUBLE donations made before 29 July up to £2 million, to help transform children’s lives through education in Nepal and across Asia.
Why education?

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

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.
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.
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

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

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

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.
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.
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.
Cycle for Change: UWS Summer Bike Ride

United World Schools and Just Pedal are bringing you a summer cycle ride to remember! You’ll be cycling to change children’s lives for the better. Every penny you raise from UK donors before 29th July 2021 will be doubled by the UK government to help children get a life-changing 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.