Leadership team

Tim Howarth

Chief Executive Officer Read more

Sofeena Lalani

Director of Development and Communications Read more

Dr Kay Khaing Win

Myanmar Country Director Read more

Sytha Nan

Cambodia Country Director Read more

Surya Karki

Nepal Country Director Read more

Richard Chadwick

Director of Finance and Operations Read more

Peter Campling

Global Programmes Director Read more

Greg Houston

UWS USA Executive Director Read more

Latest

Madagascar

We're breaking the cycle of illiteracy within some of the most remote areas of Madagascar.
Oxford Half Marathon

Race through the historic streets of Oxford this October. Sightsee as you speed through the idyllic, winding streets of Oxford; running past world famous universities, museums and parks. There will even be Live music to help spur you onto the Finish Line!
Associate Director, Special Events (Mat Cover)

We're looking for a strong events manager to join us to lead on a number of exciting events, including our Gala in Spring 2022.
Hackney Half Marathon

Soak up the creative spirit of East London with live entertainment, DJs and vibrant street art along the route of this popular half marathon!

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.
Why education?

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

We've given thousands of children access to quality, inclusive education.
#Pulla180 and donate to turn children's lives around

#Pulla180 and donate to turn children's lives around
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.
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.
“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.